Dr. Meriem Kebbaj | Pédopsychiatre Casablanca

Dr. Meriem Kebbaj is a devoted child and adolescent psychiatrist whose private clinic in Casablanca is entirely focused on the emotional and behavioural well-being of young people aged 2 to 18. Conveniently located at the intersection of Boulevard Abderrahim Bouabid and Rue des Iris in Espace Bureau L’Oasis—just next to Clinique El Atfal—the practice offers a calm, colourful and age-appropriate atmosphere where children, teenagers and their families feel at ease from the moment they arrive.

After completing her medical degree in Morocco, Dr. Kebbaj spent four formative years at CHU Ibn Rochd, refining her expertise in diagnosing complex psychiatric presentations in children. She later joined the internationally renowned Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière in Paris, rotating through the autism diagnostic centre, emergency psychiatry, the reference centre for language and learning disorders, and the rare-diseases consultation clinic. This dual Moroccan-French training has endowed her with an in-depth understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, and the cultural nuances that shape family dynamics in North Africa.

The clinic’s core philosophy is individualised, family-centred care. Every new patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation that may include developmental history, behavioural observation, psychometric testing and, when necessary, collaboration with speech therapists, occupational therapists or paediatricians. Once a diagnosis is established, Dr. Kebbaj designs a tailor-made treatment plan that can blend:

• Individual psychotherapy (CBT, play therapy, supportive therapy)
• Family or parental guidance sessions aimed at strengthening communication and parenting strategies
• Group therapy workshops that help youngsters build social and emotional skills
• Evidence-based medication management for ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD or severe behavioural dysregulation
• School liaison and advocacy to ensure classroom accommodations when indicated

Common conditions treated include autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, language delays, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disturbances and behavioural problems. Dr. Kebbaj is fluent in Arabic, French and English, enabling her to communicate effectively with Casablanca’s diverse, often multilingual families as well as with expatriate communities.

The practice operates Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 13:30. Appointments can be booked by calling +212 520 52 24 47 or +212 666 66 50 55, or by emailing contact@drkebbaj.com. Although the clinic does not offer 24-hour emergency services, families are welcome to phone during office hours for urgent guidance, and Dr. Kebbaj can coordinate with local hospitals if an inpatient admission becomes necessary.

With warm décor, child-friendly consultation rooms and a commitment to confidentiality and respect, Dr. Kebbaj’s clinic has become a trusted resource for parents seeking expert mental-health support. Her holistic approach—considering each young patient’s developmental stage, school environment and family context—aims not only to alleviate symptoms but also to foster resilience, confidence and long-term emotional health.