Licensed Assistant Psychologist with a passion for mental health and psychological services, currently undergoing Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at the United Arab Emirates University and looking forward to becoming an effective professional and psychology and serve others in their mental health needs.

Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD is an Associate Professor in the International Psychology (IP) Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) and has been core faculty in the IP Department since 2014. Dr. Perez received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, Master of Education degree in Child Development and Infant Studies from the Erikson Institute and her Doctorate degree (minor in Multicultural Counseling) in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Perez has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in child development and psychology on-ground and online across five higher education institutions for the past 20 years. Dr. Perez has over 25 years of experience working with young children and families in community-based settings, early intervention, hospitals, family support programs, and in private practice. Her areas of research and practice expertise include children and families, children with special needs, diversity/equity/inclusion/justice, parenting, cultural competence, lifespan development, infant mental health, child abuse and neglect, global trauma, third culture kids/adults, and acculturation psychology. Dr. Perez is a diversity psychotherapist, mixed methods researcher, developmental specialist, cultural expert, and international psychology consultant. Dr. Perez provides consultation nationally and internationally (US, United Kingdom, Ghana, Kuwait, Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt). Dr. Perez is a member of Division 52 (International Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA) and has been appointed as the division representative for APA’s Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. Since 2016, Dr. Perez serves as the chair of the scientific committee for the Middle East Psychological Association’s annual Conference. She was a Board of Directors’ member for both the Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health and SKILS’KIN, a nonprofit organization that provides employment, representative payee, and supported living services for adults with disabilities in Spokane, Washington. She is a recipient of a 2018 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspiring students to establish a concept, procedure, movement and/or organization that makes a difference in their communities.

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I am a multilingual Clinical Psychologist licensed by the CDA. I was raised in Dubai, trained in the UK and UAE. I am of Indian background. I have experience in working with children, teenagers, young-adults, and adults. I follow CBT and person-centered approach in my therapeutic interventions. To know more about me kindly visit my LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/in/divia-a-9a845935/

With a background in medicine, Dr. Rubina Rahiman has diverse experience in the fields of education and counseling. She has been a passionate educator for the past 15 years and is dedicated to helping, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring people. Her asset is her cultural sensitivity, standing out as a counselor with her work experiences in the US, Canada, Europe, India, and Kuwait. Her strengths and core values are compassion, empathy, and creativity. She can come up with innovative ways to support clients providing emotional and moral support as well as practical solutions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. Dr. Rubina is a certified mental health counselor at FSHN offering services tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, children, and adolescents. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Working as Industrial Psychologist

Passionate and dedicated expert in Clinical Psychology holding licenses in two countries, with 11 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults.

Award winning adult educator and budding international and peace psychologist. Lifelong learner pursuing a doctorate in international psychology (organizations & systems). Researching forgiveness in an organizational context and its impact on communities in Lima, Peru. Skilled in intercultural communication, curriculum development, instruction, translation, and racial justice training. Interested in peacemaking, conflict resolution, and decolonization strategies at interpersonal and organizational levels.

Zainab is an Outreach Officer at Takalam Online Counseling. She is also a Masters of Science Candidate in Global Mental Health from King’s College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is extremely interested in reducing the burden of mental illness in the UAE and MENA region as well as eliminating the stigma around mental healthcare seeking. As such, she is a young researcher and an aspiring policymaker. She also enjoys sharing knowledge and educating others on the importance of mental health, an interest that stems from her time as a Peer Assistance Leader (PAL) at Zayed University where she received her Bachelors in Psychology and Human Services. Other than conducting research on mental health, Zainab enjoys reading and writing especially short stories and poetry to accommodate her vivid imagination. As such, she has authored a children’s story book titled ‘To Be a True Friend’ and is currently a columnist at Sail Magazine. Ultimately, her interest in psychology stems from her love to understand people across a variety of races and cultures, as well as to appreciate the differences between human beliefs and behaviors.

I am currently working as a behavioral therapist in Dubai, UAE, and I work with children who have social and developmental delays in their daily life. I have previous experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, and mental issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and phobias. I have completed my Master's in Clinical Applications of Psychology from Kingston University, London as well as my BSc in Joint Hons Biology & Psychology from Newcastle University, UK. I conducted two research projects on topics namely comorbidity of depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD and also, the effect of BKRM mindfulness meditation on anxiety, short-term memory, and attention span. I hope to gain experience and insight on how psychology & mental health has been established in the Middle East and work towards creating a concrete system that allows individuals to approach mental health care with a de-stigmatized mindset.