Academic CV and Research

Dr. Ali Al Farhan
Associate Professor of Psychology, Consultant Psychologist, and Psychotherapist.

His work integrates university teaching, clinical practice, and research, with interests in short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical and counseling psychology, and personality disorders.

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Education

  • PhD in Psychology (Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy), Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2021.
  • Master’s in Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy), California Lutheran University, 2015.
  • BA in Psychology, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, 2007.

Academic and Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor of Psychology, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University — September 2026–present.
  • Assistant Professor of Psychology — 2022–August 2026.
  • Deputy Chairman, Department of Psychology — 2018–2021.
  • Lecturer — 2016–2021.
  • Clinical Trainee, Community Counseling Services, California Lutheran University — 2013–2015; 1,500+ supervised clinical hours.

Professional Classification

  • Consultant Psychologist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • Consultant classified by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in marital and family counseling.

Research Interests

Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, emotion-focused therapy, personality disorders, attachment, psychometrics, character strengths, and mental health among adolescents and adults.

Published Research

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