Laeth Al-Hamdouni, Psy.D

About Dr. Al-Hamdouni

Dr. Laeth Al-Hamdouni is a licensed clinical psychologist and sex therapist who works with adults and couples. His work centers on:

• Anxiety and depression, especially in high-achieving and underachieving adults
• Social and relational challenges
• Sex and intimacy
• The lasting effects of trauma
• The patterns that keep people stuck, in their relationships and within themselves

He draws primarily on psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and sex therapy. Together, these combine insight into where patterns come from with practical ways to change them.

Specialties

• Anxiety & depression
• Perfectionism, self-doubt & underachievement
• Social & relational challenges
• Relationship & intimacy concerns
• Trauma & PTSD
• Sexual concerns, including desire, arousal, orgasm & performance anxiety
• Desire differences between partners
• Sexual shame & sexuality/identity exploration
• Non-monogamy & open relationships
• Kink & alternative sexualities

Populations Served

• Adults (18+)
• High-achieving and underachieving adults, including creative professionals, academics & graduate students
• Couples & partners
• LGBTQ+, kink-involved & consensually non-monogamous individuals and couples

Treatment Approach

Some of what brings people in is hard to say out loud, sex in particular. I want therapy to be a place where you can talk about any of it openly and without embarrassment.

My foundation is Psychodynamic. I’m curious about how your history shapes what you feel, what you want, and how you connect with others, often in ways that happen outside of awareness. Insight alone isn’t always enough, so I bring in other tools depending on what you need:

• EMDR helps when the past is still too present: a memory, a sense of shame, or a reaction in the body that hasn’t loosened even after you understand where it comes from.
• ACT helps with thoughts and feelings that won’t simply go away, so they take up less room and you can move toward what matters to you.
• Sex therapy brings this work into sex and intimacy: what has shaped your relationship to desire and pleasure, what gets in the way now, and what you want instead. It is talk therapy, and nothing physical happens in session.

With couples, we work to understand the pattern you’re caught in together. I often suggest exercises to try at home between sessions, so change happens in your relationship and not only in my office.

My style is warm, direct, and conversational. I’m committed to a practice that is inclusive, affirming, and culturally respectful, and I welcome clients of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I’m especially interested in how dimensions of difference can bring us closer to others or keep us apart. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences and move toward greater clarity and fulfillment.

Clinical Background & Training

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, William James College
• Clinical training: Brandeis University, Pembroke Hospital, Arlington Youth Counseling Center
• Dr. Al-Hamdouni brings nearly two decades of clinical experience across diverse settings and a broad range of populations. Before focusing on psychology, his studies included philosophy, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and education.

Personal Note

When he’s not seeing clients, Dr. Al-Hamdouni enjoys reading literary fiction, staying active, and spending time with his cats.

Availability & Logistics

• In person: Tuesdays & Fridays (Arlington), Wednesdays (Cambridge)
• Telehealth: Monday–Friday
• Insurance: Out-of-network; superbills provided
• Individual Fees: $300 intake; $250 ongoing sessions
• Couples Fees: $325 per session
• Sliding scale available on a limited basis
• Licensure: Licensed Psychologist, MA

Available times are provided on a first come first serve basis.