Dr. Clarice Mendonca-King, PsyD (USA)
Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist
Individual short and long term psychotherapy
Neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological assessments
For adolescents (12 years+) and adults
Services offered in English and Hindi
My therapeutic approach
I help adolescents and adults restore their sense of purpose, ability, and agency. My clients value the safe space I provide to work through their experiences, build insight, process emotions, and develop coping skills. This helps them regain control and connection with their values, emotions, thoughts, and relationships. I also offer support for parents and caregivers to improve their caregiving relationship and skills.
Theoretical Orientation
I use a client-specific and culturally-sensitive integration of psychodynamic, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, attachment, and trauma-informed approaches. I also consider my client’s experiences and circumstances to address current challenges and prevent future ones.
My areas of interest include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Trauma and Abuse
- Dissociation
- Psychosomatic Difficulties
- Personality disorders
My areas of expertise include:
My assessment approach
I assess clients with cognitive and psychological symptoms to diagnose, identify strengths and weaknesses, and recommend evidence-based interventions. Based on the client’s cognitive baseline and level of functioning, I collaborate with clients and their care teams to find strategies that manage or reduce suffering.
Assessment Types
I offer a range of assessments, from screeners to comprehensive evaluations. I use a structured and process-based approach involving three phases of data collection and interpretation.
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- ADHD
- Learning difficulties and giftedness
- Head injuries
- Sports/Aeromedical/work fitness evaluations
- Giftedness
- Dementias
- Movement disorders
- Epilepsy
- Autoimmune disorders
- Surgical pre-assessment
My Qualifications:
I am dually licensed as a psychologist by the Dubai Health Authority (UAE) and the Washington State Department of Health (USA).
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) with a specialization in Neuropsychology and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from Widener University, USA. I’m certified in DBT by the Linehan Institute and in Biofeedback by the International Alliance.
I’ve worked in the US (at Penn Medicine and Belmont Behavioral Hospital) and the UAE (at the Psychiatry and Therapy Center and the Brain Matters Center). I’m a member of the International Neuropsychological Society and Co-Chair of the Neuropsychological Society UAE. I stay current through peer consultation and continued education.
My aim in therapy is to help individuals work towards a sense of wellbeing by finding and restoring their purpose, ability, and agency, within the boundaries of the circumstances they find themselves in.
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Select Publication and Presentations
Mendonca, C. (2024). Neuropsychology Practice Considerations for the UAE: Towards the Highest Standards of Service [DHA-Accredited Continued Education Seminar]. Neuropsychology Society UAE, Dubai, UAE.
Mendonca, C., Shrivastava, A. & Pietschnig, J. (2020). The effect of adaptive capacity, culture and employment status on happiness among married expatriate women residing in Dubai. Current Psychology, 39, 1322–1330.
Mendonca, C. (2018). Understanding Psychotherapy Experiences of Eastern Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates [Doctoral Dissertation]. Widener University, USA.
Mendonca, C., Vashi, M., & Chowdhary, S. (2018). Portrayal of mental illness in Hindi films [Poster presentation]. APA’s 2018 Annual Convention, USA.
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