Instructors
Sallie Boulos Sophy, PH.D. , HSPP
Multi-culturally competent, empathic, and knowledgeable HSPP accredited Licensed Psychologist. I have over 10 years of clinical experience providing multi-modal therapy with students in university counseling centers, older adults in skilled nursing homes, acute psychiatric units in hospitals and nursing facilities, community mental health centers, and private practice. Alongside this clinical work, I provided diagnostic and neurocognitive psychological assessments. In addition to this, I have taught courses at Austin Community College, and I am currently a psychological consultant with the State of Texas HHSC.
Karen Naguib, MSEd, LPC
is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who has experience working with children, adolescents and families. She has primarily counseled individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Because of her passion to strengthen marriages, Karen has completed Level 1 training in the Gottman method for couples and plans to pursue further training. She also cares deeply about supporting and encouraging parents as they strive to raise godly children.
Before becoming a counselor, Karen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Manufacturing and Control Systems. She and her husband have been married for over 25 years and have three children. Karen is a graduate of the Family Ministry Program.
Dr. Mervat Nashed Messiha
- M.B.B.Ch. Ain Shams University.
- D.O. Ain Shams University.
- Masters Christian Life Coaching, Light University, (AACC certified)
- Advanced Certificate Dr. James Dobson For Marriage and Family . Light University.(AACC certified)
- Serving half the year in Egypt and the other half in America.
- My current service is Lecturer and Life Coach in Egypt, Sudan, Florida and Christian Life Coaching Committee at Youth Bishopric of North America and Canada (CACYB).
Nabil Y Guirguis. MD
I completed my general psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital, Park ridge, IL in 2004 and I completed my Child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2006. I have been practicing child and adolescent psychiatry since 2006. I am currently assistant professor at Baylor College of medicine. I am practicing at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Woodlands, Texas. My clinical interest is in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism and Anxiety disorder.
Sister Youanna, MD
Sister Youanna Consecrated Nun, SUS Coptic Orthodox Diocese, M.D.,
Ph.D. Psychiatry,
Ph.D. Clinical Christian Counseling, National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) Professional Member,
NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certified,
NCCA Licensed Temperament Therapist
Maggie Bishay, Psy.D.
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association
Illinois Psychological Association
Psi Chi: The National Honors Society in Psychology
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Clinical Therapist 2015-Present
Harris Clinical Group Chicago, IL
Responsibilities include individual, family, children and couples counseling. Therapeutic treatments for addictions, marital & pre-marital counseling, depression, Postpartum depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse, anxiety, panic disorder, grieving and families in Crisis. Provide marital and premarital assessments.
Professional Development Certificates
Certified: SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessments.
Marriage LINKS & Prepare and Enrich – Building Strong Marriages Seminars (For couples and adults in relationships)
Pick a Partner (For adults seeking to develop healthy relationships)
Family Bridges – Love U 2 (Relationship Smart) (For teens to have successful relationships)
Integrating Psychotherapy and Medication (Practical Advice for the Mental Health Professional)
John Gottman Institute (Marital Therapy Certificate)
Certified Family Wellness Instructor (Family Bridges)
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Psychological First Aid Competencies for Public Health Workers)
Domestic violence training by Salvation Army, affiliation with Salvation Army (Home providing resources for victims of sex trafficking)
Adly Youssef
B.Sc. Pharm, Cairo University
Certified Professional Life Coach, Professional Christian Coaching Institute
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Positive Discipline Association
As a pharmacist, Adly started his career in the pharmaceutical field in Kuwait. Before immigrating to Canada, he took the responsibility of the Training Manager, Middle East with Merck & Co where he trained professional medical representatives of Merck in 11 countries.
As a Parenting Coach and Positive Discipline Educator, Adly coaches parents on connecting peacefully with their kids, themselves, their spouses, and with God. His passion is to encourage parents to experience and represent the love of the Perfect Father.
Adly is currently working as a Pharmacy Manager and is living in Ottawa, ON, with his wife and two daughters.
Yousry Armanios, M.D, M.A. LICDC-E; LSW; NCCJC; ICADC; ICCS
Subdeacon & Volunteer Church Counselor
The Coptic Orthodox Church – U.S.A.; Canada; Europe; Egypt
(Born 1942; Esna, Egypt)
- Retired Family Physician (Egypt)
- Retired Licensed Professional Addiction Counselor (Ohio)
- Retired Licensed Social Worker (Ohio)
- Nationally Certified Criminal Justice Counselor
- Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor
Memberships:
- The National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
- The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
- The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- The National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
Reham Sadek, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomat of the American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
September, 2015
Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
January, 2013
POSITIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCES
Lakeland Regional Medical Center; Lakeland, FL
Attending Adult Psychiatrist
Attending Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
February 2012 to present
CURRENT PRIVILEGES AND CREDENTIALS
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL
AWARDS
Teaching award for the best resident in year 2007 by the entire MS3 class.
The Department of Psychiatry Teaching award for 2007
Resident’s council and class representative for academic year 2008-2009.
Sofie Azmy, PsyD
Sofie earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has experience working with children, adolescents, college students, and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Currently she is an Assistant Professor teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Sofie has a passion for serving and training; she enjoys leading workshops and speaking on a variety of mental health and parenting topics through a culturally sensitive perspective.
Adel Andraws, MA, LMHCA
Adel H Andraws, MA, LMHCA
Adel has a Master of Art in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. Adel works as volunteer addiction counselor in the Salvation Army Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) for the last five years. He serves in the Coptic Orthodox Church in Seattle, WA as the youth counselor and one of the youth servants. Also, he is a mental helth counselor associate in private practice.
Before that, Adel used to be an aerospace engineer who retired in 2014.
Originally, Adel is from Alexandria, Egypt. He and his family lived in Washington State USA since 1984.
Sherry Gergis M.D.
Adult Psychiatry Board Certification:
American Board Of Psychiatry and Neurology Certified in 2013
Education:
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Graduated July 2013
Child psychiatry Fellowship
North Eastern Ohio College of Medicine, Akron, OH Graduated April 2011
Psychiatry Residency
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica Graduated May 2007
Loyola University, Chicago, IL Graduated Jan. 1997
Bachelors of Science, Biology, Cum Laude
Honors, Awards, Member:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Academy
American Psychiatric Association
American Medical Association
Ohio Psychiatric Association
Tri Beta Biology Honor Society
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Illinois Academy of Science
Community Service Leader Award, Chicago,IL.
Employment:
Orlando Behavioral Healthcare 9/2013-Present
Provided Psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults in a private practice group.
Sarwat M. Gad, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED IN ADULT AND GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Medical Director Lafayette Behavioral Health Unit Lafayette, LA February 2014-Present
Medical Director New Beginnings Recovery Center Opelousas, LA May 2012-Present
Medical Director Seaside Progressive Treatment Center November 1999- Present Zachary, Louisiana 70791
Acadia/St Landry Hospital July 1991-Present Church Point, LA
Medical Director Acadia St. Landry Hospital-Bridgeway Outpatient Services Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program July 1991-Present Church Point, LA
HONORS AND AWARDS
Exemplary Psychiatrist Award for 1993- presented by The National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
National Merit Award for High Scholastic Achievement 1974-1978
Dean’s List 1974-1978
Naglaa Moussa, M.A.
I earned a Masters of Art in Professional Counseling from Liberty University with high distinction.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the State of Virginia. I am also a certified parent educator by Fairfax County Public Schools Communication and Community Outreach, certified in Mental Health First Aid USA by National Council For Behavioral Health and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. In addition, I have been serving as a Family Ministry coordinator at St. Mark Church in Fairfax, Virginia for the past 5 years. I genuinely help couples and families who are facing difficulties in their relationships and struggling with marital and parental problems. I have clinical experience working with children, adolescent and adults with mental health disorders including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder and intellectual disability.
Mona Hanna, M.D.
EDUCATION
Diplomat of American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry at GRU University, School of Medicine.
Graduated from Ain Shams University, School of Medicine
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Residency at GRU, GA
Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, at Emory University, GA
GA award of Tele health consultation
EXPERIENCE
Has been a speaker for three prominent pharmaceutical Companies, and principal investigator of some search projects.
Wide range of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services.
Mary Michail, MA, LPC, NCC
EDUCATION
Wayne State University Master’s of Arts in Counseling (1995)
Hope College Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology (1990)
National Board Certified Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Member of the American Counseling Association
Member of the American Mental Health Counseling Association
Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, FTM and First Aid/CPR
EXPERIENCE
PSYCHOTHERAPIST in private practice (2008-Present
PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Eastwood Clinics, Royal Oak, MI (2006-2008).
Providing both mental health and substance abuse therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and children.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPIST. St. Aloysius Partial Hospitalization Program, Hamilton, OH (2001-2006).
ON CALL CRISIS THERAPIST.
Forensic and Psychiatry Services, Hamilton, OH(2001-2006).
Outpatient Crisis Downriver Guidance Clinic (1995-1997)
FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER. Judson Center (1990-1994).
Marguerite Rizk, M.A.
M.A. Professional Counseling, Liberty University
B.S., University of Pittsburg
Mrs. Rizk received a bachelor degree in science from University Of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude. She also received a Diploma in Biblical Studies from the Institute of Biblical Studies.
Mrs. Rizk is the founder of Women and A Crown of Thorns, a therapy and Psycho-educational group for women in the Pittsburgh area. Her involvement in research has led to twelve published papers. She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She continues to lectures nationally and has taught seminary courses on a wide range of marriage and family topics. She is currently in private practice in Pittsburgh and also works as a trainer and consultant for several Community Ministries in the Pittsburgh area.
Hani Ashamalla, M.D, FCCP
Hani has M.B.B.Ch from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (1977-1983).
Academic positions
Clinical Professor of Medicine at St. George’s University (06/01/12 – Present).
Clinical Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College (10/01/11 – Present).
Hospital positions
Attending at NY Methodist Hospital (1995 – Present).
Board Certification
American Board of Radiation Oncology (ABR) Physicians
American Board of Radiation Oncology (ABR) (Recertification)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Top Doctors, New York Metro Area (2001-Present).
NY Super Doctors, The NY Times Magazine (2004-2009).
Top Doctors, NY Metro Area, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (2001- Present).
New York Top Doctor for Ten Years (2010 – Present).
Best Doctors, New York Magazine (2011 – Present).
Chairman of Cancer Activities (2013 – Present).
Fr. Makary Ibrahim, M.D.
Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Degree University of Cairo
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Residency, Wake Forest University
Clinical Associate Professor, Wake Forest University
Dr. Ibrahim was ordained a priest in 2012. Prior to that, he received his medical degree from Cairo University and completed his residency training at Wake Forest University in Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. After obtaining an appointment as Assistant Professor at Wake Forest, he pursued a career in private practice in Christian Psychiatry for twenty years, and maintained a Clinical Associate Professor position at Wake Forest. He is Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He is Board certified in Geriatric Psychiatry (1995-2005). He obtained the Sixth Annual Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D., Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education in May 1996. In August 2004, he obtained the Diploma in Theological Studies by the Coptic Orthodox Theological College in Sydney, Australia. Currently he devoted his life to serve the Lord.
Dr. Wafaie Selim, M.D., M.A., LSW, BCPCC
Dr. Wafaie Selim, M.D., M.A., LSW, BCPCC
Dr. Sahar Awad, M.D.
Sahar Awad, MD.
Dr. Sahar Awad is a graduate of school of medicine, Alexandra University, Egypt. She got her residency training at Creedmoor state hospital, NY. Dr. Awad is currently the medical director of adult Out patient services at MMC. Dr. Awad served as a Sunday school teacher for different age groups and also in ladies fellowship meetings.
Dr. Marilyn Ekladios, Ed.D., M.S.
Doctor of Education
Child and Youth Studies
Specialization in Special Services and Exceptional Education
Master of Science
Family Therapy
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology
—Minor in Criminal Justice
Adjunct Professor
Public Policy in the Field of Family Support
Guidance and Counseling Theory and Counseling Techniques
Family Ministry Program Instructor since 2009
Senior Advisor and Guidance Counselor
Dr. Marilyn Ekladios has worked with children, youth, and families for more than twenty-five years. She earned the Doctor of Education Degree in Child and Youth Studies with Specialization in Special Services—Counseling Category, and Exceptional Education in 2000. Dr. Ekladios’ counseling and psychotherapy experience includes various counseling centers and settings, schools, addiction clinics, rape crisis and domestic violence hotline intervention, and as a speaker on various contemporary issues regarding youth and marriage and family counseling. She developed a comprehensive counseling program for parochial Schools that was implemented by South Florida schools and worked as a senior advisor and guidance counselor at a college preparatory high school and as a school and family counselor for a parochial school for grades preschool through eighth grade. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice. Dr. Ekladios serves in the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Youssef.