About Hanouf

Hanouf Alahmari, MA, LMFT, is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a licensed Senior Specialist in Clinical Psychology in Saudi Arabia. She specializes in relationship mental health, drawing from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based approaches.

As the founder of True Self Practice and True Self Skills, Hanouf brings bilingual, culturally responsive mental health education to Arab and Muslim communities across the GCC. Her work focuses on healing relational trauma, building emotional safety, and navigating family dynamics with compassion and cultural integrity.

Hanouf is fluent in Arabic and English, and has been featured on platforms such as @almoayat, @alkoun_, and her own True Self Skills Podcast, where she explores topics like attachment, emotional resilience, and culturally attuned care.

She is currently available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and podcast features—across the GCC region and internationally.

Speaking & Media Topics

From Attachment Ruptures to Secure Connection

Rewriting our relational blueprint

 Unspoken Wounds 

How cultural expectations shape emotional pain in GCC families

 The Silent Burden

Shame, loyalty, and emotional suppression in Arab communities

Healing Without Telling

EMDR & IFS through a culturally attuned lens

Relationship Patterns & the Nervous System

 Recognizing protective dynamics

Boundaries with Compassion 

Honoring self while respecting cultural values

Working with Protective Parts

An IFS-informed approach for Arab clients

Attachment-Informed Practice

Tools for clinicians serving collectivist communities

Is It Loyalty or Self-Abandonment?

Reclaiming authenticity in relationships

Anxious or Avoidant?

What attachment looks like in the GCC context

The Four S’s

How safety, soothing, and visibility shape adult love 

Healing Is Not Betrayal

Navigating family loyalty while tending to the self

Speaking Opportunities Available

Showcase

• Mental Health Conferences

• Keynotes & Corporate Talks

• Clinical Trainings

• Podcast Interviews

• Panel Discussions

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How to Book

1. Review bio & topics

2. Submit inquiry

3. We’ll get back within 48 hours

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Connect with Hanouf

For media, podcast, and speaking inquiries:
[email protected]

For general questions and support:
[email protected]

Stay connected:
🌐 www.trueselfskills.com📱 Instagram: @trueselfskills | @trueselfpractice

Hanouf is available for regional and international events, including virtual keynotes, conferences, and podcast features.