Cognitive Analytica Wants to Make Therapy More Affordable in Lebanon
Mental health conversations in Lebanon have come a long way over the past few years. The current situation in Lebanon has left people searching for good mental health sources that are not only effective but affordable and accessible.
In response to the dire need for accessible mental health services, Cognitive Analytica was founded in 2025 with the goal of making therapy easier to access, easier to navigate, and more tailored to each individual’s needs. There is no standard formula when it comes to treating one’s mental health, especially during times of war and loss.
What is Cognitive Analytica?
Behind Cognitive Analytica are founder Ali-Sebastian Merdas, an industrial organizational psychologist, and Clinical Director Charbel El Haddad, a licensed clinical psychologist who helped shape the organization’s clinical framework and approach to care. When they launched the organization, their goal wasn’t simply to create another therapy practice. They wanted to build a more structured and client-centered model.
It offers both online and in-person psychotherapy services, giving clients the flexibility to choose the format that works best for them. Services are available in Arabic, English, and French, helping make psychological support accessible to a wider range of people across Lebanon and beyond.
The team relies on evidence-based psychological approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most widely used and researched forms of psychotherapy. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, therapists work to provide individualized care based on each client’s unique circumstances and objectives.
What services do they offer?
Cognitive Analytica’s services include individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, supervised therapy pathways, and corporate mental health and workplace wellbeing programs. The organization also emphasizes continuity of care, helping clients maintain consistent support throughout their mental health journey.
Online therapy has become an increasingly important part of that mission. For many people, virtual sessions remove barriers related to transportation, distance, scheduling, mobility, and even displacement, making it easier to access care consistently and comfortably.
Lebanon’s mental health landscape continues to evolve. Organizations prioritizing accessibility, evidence-based care, and client-centered practices are helping shape a more modern and structured approach to psychological support.
How much will it cost?
Therapy in Lebanon can cost up to $150 per session. Cognitive Analytica offers a tiered pricing structure designed to improve accessibility while maintaining professional standards. Their licensed psychotherapy sessions start at $45 per session, guided by early-career licensed therapists. Sessions with more experienced licensed psychologists start at $60 per session.
The organization also offers an Affordable Therapy Pathway priced at $30 per session. These sessions are offered exclusively online by therapists-in-training and counselors who work under the formal supervision of licensed psychologists within a structured training clinic.
Session fees vary depending on the therapist’s qualifications, experience, and area of specialization. This way, they guarantee that their services become more accessible to those in need. You can find more details about their reduced fee pathway here.
How to book a session
To book a session with Cognitive Analytica, click here.
You’ll be asked to:
– Fill out your personal details
– Choose between online or in-person sessions
– Select what service you’re interested in
– Pick out a preferred date for your session
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