Hiba Kehdy

LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In-person only

About

With a multicultural background spanning Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, Hiba Kehdy brings a unique, global perspective to her work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her diverse experiences inform her approach to therapy, allowing her to navigate complex cultural dynamics and support clients through the challenges of acculturation.

Hiba's extensive experience covers a wide range of settings and populations. She has worked with the Supreme Court of California in San Bernardino, focusing on co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. Her two years in a crisis Mental Health service center provided her with valuable experience in managing urgent situations for both teens and adults. Additionally, Hiba's three years with Riverside County allowed her to develop expertise in working with children and adolescents, including leading urgent care and hospital discharge groups.

Specializing in trauma-informed care, Hiba is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also employs a variety of other therapeutic approaches, including Play Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This eclectic toolkit allows her to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs, whether working with individuals, couples, or families.

Hiba's practice spans a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, family conflicts, and PTSD. She has particular expertise in working with children and adolescents, including those with autism spectrum disorders. Her experience extends to addressing issues such as postpartum depression, infidelity, domestic violence, and self-harming behaviors.

With a commitment to ongoing professional development, Hiba maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists and the Association for Play Therapy. Her international background, coupled with her extensive training and experience, positions her uniquely to help clients navigate the complexities of modern life, relationships, and mental health challenges.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Orange, CA, 2011

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, 2009
  • Association for Play Therapy, 2016
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, 2009
  • Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Training in Adolescent Eating Disorders
  • Training in Play Therapy

State Licenses

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • California

Compliance

  • Confidentiality/NDA Conforming

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Locations

Hiba Kehdy Lai - Palm Desert Main Office
77564 Country Club Dr, Building B, Suite 368
Palm Desert, CA 92211

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