FMCC Colleagues

Lamar Kanafani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies and Child Development from Arizona State University (2002), followed by a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, California (2004). She is also a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner, integrating evidence-based trauma treatment into her clinical work.

Throughout her career, Lamar has worked across private practice, hospital settings, and community mental health centers, bringing a depth of experience to diverse client populations. In 2018, she founded Family Matters Counseling Center, where she continues to lead with a comprehensive and integrative vision of care.

Lamar’s work is grounded in a systemic approach to therapy, which views individuals within the context of their relationships and environments. She explores how family dynamics, relational patterns, belief systems, roles, and boundaries interact to shape emotional and behavioral experiences. By addressing these interconnected systems, she helps clients gain insight into both current challenges and longstanding patterns.

She collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans that not only address symptoms but also promote lasting growth, resilience, and healthier relational functioning. When appropriate, Lamar incorporates EMDR therapy to support clients in processing trauma and reducing distress tied to past experiences.

Lamar provides therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. In addition to her clinical work, she leads workshops, facilitates parenting courses, and supervises aspiring mental health professionals during their clinical internships.

Her areas of expertise include:

• Relationship difficulties 
• Marital discord
• Guided or intentional separation
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Complex Trauma
• Life transitions
• Parenting and Child behavioral concerns
• Adolescent struggles

Committed to holistic and collaborative care, Lamar frequently partners with other mental health professionals and physicians to ensure her clients receive comprehensive, well-coordinated support for their overall well-being.

Nour Geha is a Licensed Speech Therapist who graduated from Lebanese University with a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Speech Therapy in 2015. She brings extensive experience to her practice, particularly in supporting children in academic settings who face a wide range of communication and social challenges, such as difficulties expressing emotions and interpreting social cues.

As a speech therapist, Nour has worked with children experiencing learning difficulties, dyslexia, stuttering, oral language delays, articulation challenges, and self-expression difficulties. She creates tailored therapeutic approaches that empower each child to communicate effectively and engage socially with confidence.

Nour’s practice extends beyond direct therapy with children—she actively involves parents and caregivers, offering strategies and support to reinforce progress at home and school.

Her background in academic settings further enhances her ability to equip children with essential learning and communication skills. Specializing in identifying and addressing the diverse needs of children, Nour is passionate about speech therapy and deeply committed to helping every child grow, thrive, and find their voice.

Ali Taqi, an ICF Certified Coach, is Bahraini by birth but a true “citizen of the world.” Shaped by diverse cultures and experiences, he brings a broad and well-rounded perspective to coaching.

Specializing in Purpose and Transformational Coaching, Ali is passionate about “igniting others to lead the life they deserve.” He earned his Professional Coaching Certification from the International Coaching Academy through an ICF-accredited program (ACTP). His global network of multinational coaches has exposed him to a wide range of coaching principles and practices, enriching his approach to personal and professional development.

Beyond coaching, Ali holds a degree in Computer Science from Concordia University in Montreal. He spent 14 years in large corporate organizations, working across various business functions in multicultural environments. His experience collaborating with professionals from different nationalities has been instrumental in shaping his ability to connect with and empower clients.

Now an entrepreneur, Ali has transitioned from the corporate world to focus on coaching individuals toward personal and professional fulfillment. With a proven track record, he has worked with over 100 entrepreneurs through bespoke one-on-one transformational coaching, as well as seminars, workshops, and training programs. Through international programs, he actively engages with refugee communities and local villages, helping them build sustainable futures—aligning his coaching mission with global impact.