Rana Rimawi, PsyD
Dr. Rana Rimawi is a postdoctoral fellow. She completed her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) in San Francisco, CA and completed her clinical internship at Astor Services community mental health clinic and school-based day treatment program in Bronx, NY.
Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Rimawi has provided individual, family, parent-child, and group therapy in a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, school-based programs, university counseling centers, and private practice. Her training has focused on working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families with a wide range of clinical presentations, such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, attachment difficulties, disordered eating, and behavioral and emotional dysregulation.
Dr. Rimawi’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and attuned. She believes that everyone has a story, and that therapy can provide a safe space to make sense of even the most challenging chapters with curiosity and compassion. She uses an integrated approach, drawing on evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, and family systems work. Additionally, she incorporates creative and holistic methods, including mindfulness-based interventions and play therapy, tailoring her approach to meet clients where they are in terms of their developmental stage, clinical presentation, and identity.
A particular area of Dr. Rimawi’s interest and passion is supporting youth as they navigate the complexities of today’s digital and social world. She helps children and teens build emotional regulation, self-esteem, and resilience, while also supporting families in strengthening communication and connection. She also enjoys working with young adults as they explore identity, relationships, and life transitions. In addition to her broader clinical work, Dr. Rimawi specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate social media mindfully, fostering resilience, healthy body image, and self-esteem in the digital age.
As a woman of color, Dr. Rimawi brings a strong commitment to racial equity and social justice into her clinical practice. She incorporates a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens, acknowledging the ways in which systems and lived experiences shape mental health. Her work honors each client’s identity expression, strengths, and resilience, helping them build confidence and a deeper sense of self.
Whether helping a child express big emotions through play, guiding a teen through identity exploration, or supporting a young adult in finding direction and balance, Dr. Rimawi creates a space where clients feel seen, grounded, and empowered.