Dr. Oren Shibi is a Licensed Psychologist with over six years of counseling, psychotherapy, and assessment experience. He received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, an American Psychological Association Accredited Program. Dr. Shibi has extensive training and clinical work experiences in individual, group, and family therapy as well as psychological assessment. Dr. Shibi is currently working as a University Psychologist at Florida International University's Counseling and Psychological Services Center where he provides individual and group psychotherapy to students as well as assessments of learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He trained under distinguished psychologists at the following sites: the neuropsychology services center, Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Miami, FL; Adult Services Program, Psychology Services Center (PSC), Nova Southeastern University (NSU); Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (a community mental health center); and the Trauma Resolution and Integration Program (TRIP).
In treating his clients, Dr. Shibi takes an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to fit the individual. He uses evidence-based interventions and meaningfully synthesizes cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theoretical orientations as well as Interpersonal therapy, Existential-Humanistic theory, Family Systems Theory and Mindfulness based approaches.
He is experienced in treating children, teenagers and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. His areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety, social anxiety, depression, dissociative, and bipolar disorders, as well as posttraumatic stress disorder, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition to his areas of expertise Dr. Shibi speaks Hebrew fluently.
Dr. Shibi works collaboratively with his clients on their identified goals and objectives for therapy in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Dr. Shibi guides clients on their journey for personal growth by assisting them in transforming obstacles to opportunities and replacing destructive coping mechanisms with adaptive ones.
Education
Nova Southeastern University, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2014
Florida International University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (cum laude), 2007
License, Certifications & Awards
Florida Licensed Psychologist, PY 9424
Professional Activities and Memberships
APA Member, 2008-present