Dr. Karine Nabbout is a Clinical Psychologist and the CEO of a well-established primary care practice in Massachusetts. With extensive experience in hospitals across the Boston area, she has developed strong clinical and leadership skills. In her previous role in a detox unit, she provided psychological assessments, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapy to individuals undergoing detox. She led individual and group therapy sessions to address addiction, mental health disorders, and trauma while working closely with medical staff to create personalized treatment plans. She also educated patients and families on relapse prevention, coping strategies, and the psychological aspects of addiction to support long-term recovery.

Following the passing of her husband, Dr. Elias Nabbout, on January 26, 2020, Dr. Nabbout assumed full responsibility for managing the practice. She oversees all clinical, financial, and operational aspects, leading a dedicated team of 45 professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, office management, clinical support staff, and medical billing and collections personnel. With determination and compassion, she continues to guide the practice, honoring her husband’s legacy while upholding the highest standards of care.

She leads her practice with the support of her colleagues by creating an environment where the patient is the primary focus, followed by prioritizing respect and trust amongst all the staff. She has engaged in a team care model by balancing workloads, creating clear job duties, and developing tiered systems of responsibilities and leadership pathways within the practice to support career advancement. Her dedication to excellence has attracted a large patient base, and to meet the demand, her amazing team is now preparing to grow with the addition of a third office.

The practice prioritizes patient care and respect among staff, fostering a team care model. Dr. Nabbout has experience in various settings, including substance abuse, detoxification units, counseling, and managing behavioral disorders. Her diverse experience has strengthened her understanding of human behavior and honed her leadership skills.

Throughout her career, Dr. Nabbout has sought innovative solutions to healthcare challenges, including earning a Patent Award in July 2018, registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Washington DC: Patent No. USD822343S1. The patent is for an open-front patient gown that provides a more comfortable and dignified dressing option, addressing distress and embarrassment for patients. This successful patent is still in use today in multiple hospitals and medical facilities in the United States.

She was also featured in Forbes Magazine as an Innovative Leader during the Covid-19 pandemic for never shutting down her office and continuing patient care by adopting and implementing safe models of care both onsite and virtually. She has been interviewed by Star Jones and has received multiple awards for her achievements.

Dr. Nabbout is a member of the American Counseling Association and an active Board Member of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center for Empowering, Engaging, & Ending Domestic Violence. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a UNICEF member and volunteer, treating individuals from diverse backgrounds. She also holds several professional certifications in integrative and cognitive-behavioral therapies.