I am a Ph.D. student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology focussed on International Psychology. I am also a licensed trauma psychotherapist and consultant to international organizations that address domestic violence prevention.

CBT specialist

Dr. Huda N. Shaaban Licensed Educational Psychologist Professional Certified AD/HD Coach (PCC) Author Ph.D in Psychology Specialization in Learning Difficulties & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Dr. Huda Shaaban is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a highly trained learning disabilities expert with more than 25 years of professional experience in the field of educational psychology. She has been working in the educational field in Kuwait since 1996, serving in multiple professional capacities including high school instructor, educational specialist, consultant, researcher, lecturer, and school director. Dr. Shaaban has PhD in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Learning Disabilities, in addition to extensive expertise in: Educational leadership, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Teaching Strategies, Classroom Practices, Differentiation Instructions, Curriculum Accommodations and Modifications, Behavior and School Management, Social Emotional Learning, Emotions and Motivations, Multiple Intelligence, Learning Styles, Brain Based Learning and Executive Functions. As a renowned regional expert, Dr. Shaaban has presented at many professional events in the MENA region including Kuwait, Amman, Bahrain, Dubai, Lebanon, and Qatar, and internationally in the US, London, Berlin and Sydney. Her scope of expertise spread out to chairing and coordinating many national and international professional development conferences, forums, training sessions, and public awareness campaigns. As a passionate and collaborative educational leader, Dr. Shaaban has been working with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for the past three years as a learning disabilities (LD) & attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) expert consultant to support the Kuwait Association for Learning Differences (KALD). She is also a founding member and President of the Learning Difficulties Professional Association (LDPA); an organization established in 2002 to work with and support teachers and specialists across private schools. She also serves as the Assistant Director for the Disability Services at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). She is a Professional Certified ADHD Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Author of the book: “Harnessing the Power of ADHD- My Recipe for Success”. Dr. Shaaban completed her graduate and post-graduate education at the Lebanese University in Beirut, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master degree and Ph. D in Psychology with a specialization in Learning Disabilities. Dr. Shaaban is the founder of the “D.E.C.I.S.I.O.N” Integrative Therapeutic Approach for treating individuals with ADHD. As well, the “D.E.C.I.S.I.O.N- D.E.A.R 2 M.E” Transformative Coaching Model- which is a research-based model that has won the best paper award in ARICELL/ ARICPEST Conference, King’s College- London 2019. – and has resulted in the development of a new theory in growth- the “Self-Sustained Growth Theory” which was presented at the ARICON Conference in Harvard University, Boston on May 2022.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health and school neuropsychological assessment. I earned my BA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Psychology from the American University of Beirut and completed a two-year intensive clinical training with an emphasis in child and adolescent psychology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center’s Psychiatry Department. I later fulfilled a post-graduate training in school neuropsychology with the School Neuropsychology Institute in Texas and attained board-certification by the American Board of School Neuropsychology. In my practice, I provide individual psychotherapy for ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse children, adolescents, and youth in addition to parent and family counseling. As a therapist, I foster an integrative approach, adopting principles from psychodynamic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. In parallel, I offer cross-battery school neuropsychological assessments through standardized testing for pre-school and school-aged children and adolescents and work closely with schools and families to address the needs of students with academic and personal challenges.

I am a Licensed Sport and Exercise Psychologist working in Jamaica and the English- Speaking Caribbean since 2008. I work with coaches, athletes and support staff who compete in 13 different sports and specialize mostly in football, cricket and track and field.

I am a licensed adolescent and adult clinical psychologist, based in Lebanon. I am an acceptance and commitment therapist, using an eclectic approach with patients that also entails techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, depending on the case presentation. I have experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders - which was strengthened during my 2 years of clinical training in AUBMC, and trauma, which was solidified during my mission as a clinical psychologist supervisor in post war Mosul with Doctors without Borders. I am currently a clinical psychologist based in Lebanon, I provide therapy sessions to people in the south of Lebanon and the capital Beirut.

Cognitive psychologist at The American University in Cairo

Ailien is a Clinical Psychologist that is experienced in treating clients of different ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and psychological and psychiatric conditions. She got her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology for United Arab Emirates University, UAE. She is a member of the Middle East Psychological Association. She’s offered her services to individuals of diverse backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic statuses. She strongly supports versatility in psychotherapy treatments because she acknowledges that there is no single approach that would work for every individual. To continue being an effective psychologist, she familiarizes herself with different types of psychotherapies. She recently got certified as an Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist and is currently working on her Trauma professional certification. She administers different types of psychological assessments as well. She has a keen interest in Research, and has co-written an article that was published in the Journal of Anxiety and Depression Research | Vol 3 Iss 2 ISSN: 2582-3264, and worked as a Research Assistant at United Arab Emirates University to standardize Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) among the Arab population.

Currently working at Ministry of Health Oman and studying a Masters with Kings College London (online)

Mina is a clinical psychologist with over 4 years of experience. He holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association and The British Psychological Society. Mina provide therapy to ages 16 and up, ranging in various mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia disorders, personality disorders, drug abuse, self-harm, and more). Mina has divers experience in mediating, intervening, and resolving issues that involve suicide ideations, domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse, and conflicts. Moreover, Mina follows holistic and divers intervention including CBT, psychodynamic, trauma focused CBT, IPSRT, psychological first aid, and systematic therapy. He is keen on providing his patients with a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where they can vent and receive support. Adolescent and Adult psychotherapy (16+) Couple Therapy (Gottman Method) Sex Therapy Trauma Focused CBT Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Psychological First Aid Support Groups with adults Talks and presentations to educators and adolescents Workshops and skills developments for educators, parents, and adolescents Focus Areas: Addiction Anger management Anxiety Bulimia Career development Depression Low Self-esteem Grief and Bereavement Panic Attacks Personality Disorders PTSD Relationship Difficulties Sexual problems Stress Management Suicide and Self-harm Weight Loss and Body Image Moreover, Mina can provide psychological assessment for ages 7 and up for various conditions such as ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disability, personality disorders, and more. Tests include: ADHD screening (e.g., Conners, CAARS) Behavioral and emotional testing (e.g., BASC-3) Cognitive and achievement assessments (e.g., WIAT-III, WISC-V, and WAIS-IV) Executive functioning test (e.g., DKEFS, NEPSY-II) Memory assessments (e.g., CMS, WMS-IV) Personality testing (e.g., MMPI-2, MCMI-IV, Roberts-2, Rorschach, and TAT) Career and Talent (MBTI, DiSC, Clifton Strength, and Strong Interest Inventory)