Our Team
Dr. Mariam Aboukar
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Academic challenges, Addiction, ADHD, Adjustment difficulties & disorders, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression, Emotion regulation, Existential crises and challenges, Loneliness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic attacks/ panic disorder, Perfectionism, Performance Anxiety, PTSD, Racism, oppression, discrimination, Relationship Issues, Social Anxiety, Stress management
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CBT, EMDR, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Supportive Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT
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Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Medical School - Ohio University/Cleveland Clinic
Residency - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Fellowship - Harvard Medical School (Boston Children’s Hospital/Cambridge Health Alliance)
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she/her
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English
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IL & MA
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Yes, for patients in IL and MA
Dr. Aboukar in College
Through her work at The College Psychiatrist, Dr. Aboukar strives to provide holistic and integrative care, combining evidence-based treatments with empathy and compassion. She is currently pursuing a fellowship in integrative psychiatry, exploring alternative and complementary approaches to mental health treatment, such as functional medicine and interventional psychiatry.
What Would You Tell Your College Self?
"Take it day by day. Value your hobbies. Continue to take care of yourself, especially nutrition and working out. Do not worry about finding your purpose right now, find what you enjoy reading about/studying and what exemplifies your greatest strengths."
Dr. Mariam Aboukar is a compassionate and dedicated psychiatrist committed to providing holistic and integrative mental health care to her patients. She graduated from Ohio State University with her undergraduate degree and attended Ohio University/Cleveland Clinic for medical school. Following medical school, she completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and pursued a fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Aboukar's diverse background includes training in child and adolescent psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. She has experience working with patients of all ages, from children to older adults, and is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to each individual she serves.
Motivated by her life purpose and passions, Dr. Aboukar chose psychiatry as her specialty. She finds deep fulfillment in helping individuals navigate their mental health and well-being, utilizing an integrative approach incorporating various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
In her current role, Dr. Aboukar focuses on serving college students and their families, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities for growth during this transformative period of life. She is passionate about addressing the pressing mental health issues facing college students, including increased rates of mental illness, depression, suicide, and substance abuse.
Through her work at The College Psychiatrist, Dr. Aboukar strives to provide holistic and integrative care, combining evidence-based treatments with empathy and compassion. She is currently pursuing a fellowship in integrative psychiatry, exploring alternative and complementary approaches to mental health treatment, such as functional medicine and interventional psychiatry.
Dr. Aboukar is deeply committed to her patients' well-being and believes in the power of empathy, compassion, and collaboration in promoting mental health. She approaches each patient with an open heart and a listening ear, striving to create a supportive and healing environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and empowered on their journey toward wellness.
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