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Aljazeeya Eissa
Motivated, committed, and hardworking individual seeking a role in the Psychology field where I can utilize my Psychology skills with strict adherence in achieving the goals, build up an ample amount of experience, and develop professionally in a challenging work environment.
Currently working as the Senior Counselor at the Higher Colleges of Technology with over 20 years of experience in UAE. I have a Doctorate in Psychology and I am a Licensed Psychologist (Social Therapist) from the Community Development Authority. My specialization in dealing with students, families, and people of determination of all ages over the years has made me a strong advocate of students and people with determination.
As a Counselor, I conduct personal counseling, guidance and advice to students on an individual or group basis through counseling sessions, student development workshops, special events, campaigns, and innovative initiatives that increases student awareness and participation.
Besides counselling, I also assist the determined students by recommending and providing appropriate accommodations and support. As a health coach, I make available several support systems to ensure the conditions are right for each student, including students academically at risk to reach their full potential at each stage of their academic career.
My well-rounded experience and expertise in counselling has helped me to successfully increase awareness and treat the youth to seek professional help about mental health issues (related to ADHD, Learning Difficulties, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and phobias) in the region.
I am culturally sensitive, and my intercultural intelligence has led me on to working successfully with multidisciplinary teams and diverse nationalities.
Mehwish is a psychologist and holds a Masters degree in psychology and is counseling for 5 years in her own private practice.
An ABA Therapist by profession, she works with children with Autism and special needs.
She is passionate about supporting and empowering individuals who are struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions.
She believes in creating a non judgmental and a flex friendly space for her clients.
BA Psychology Graduate from the National College of Ireland, 2018. Employed as an Educational Psychologist since September 2020 at Sulaiman Al-Mousawi Middle School under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education in Kuwait.
Dr. Mladina is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience.
She is trained in CBT and ACT and specialized in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, burnout and stress.
Dr. Mladina is currently obtaining the role of a Clinical Psychologist/Associate Director of Counseling at the Health Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Prior to joining NYU Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mladina worked as Associate Victims Expert in the Gender and Children Unit at the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, providing psycho-social care for adult victims of war crimes and children affected by conflicts worldwide. She also worked as a faculty member at Webster University in Leiden, teaching various subjects in Psychology both on graduate and postgraduate level, as well as a clinical psychologist in her own private practice. Before joining the ICC, Dr. Mladina has worked with victims and witnesses at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia in The Hague. She has a proven record of acting as a trainer and coach in the field of change and conflict management, secondary traumatization, stress management and burnout prevention, as well as in psycho-social aspects of investigative interviewing. Originally from Bosnia, Dr. Mladina completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies in Austria at Karl-Franzens University of Graz.
I am dedicated to exploring and enhancing every person’s individuality and unique potential in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I perceive and engage in individual treatment plans in a holistic manner whereby I adapt my approach to accommodate the needs of the individual who is seeking professional assistance. I am informed by existential, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural modes of therapies and I hold the belief that the correct choice of treatment modality for each individual is essential to ensure a good response to the intervention.
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who are struggling to manage difficult or overwhelming emotions or events in their lives. However, I love working with people from all walks of life, and I seek to create an atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable to express themselves and discover possibilities. My aim is to work towards improving their quality of life collaboratively and to develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves using solution focused strategies. As a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in Clinical and Counselling Psychology, I bring well-rounded experience and expertise in developing and nurturing future leaders.
In my most recent position as School Psychologist/Wellbeing Co-ordinator
at GEMS Metropole School, Dubai, I have maintained a consistent track record of achieving organizational goals and delivering excellence. As the member of the Safeguarding and Health & Safety Team, Certified Mental Health First Aider and CDA licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist we are proud to have achieved outstanding practices within the GEMS Network.
I am a Lebanese-American Mental Health Specialist and Coach. I hold a Degree in Psychology and Counseling, along with a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. I started offering freelance mental health consultation sessions as a way to give back to my community in Lebanon and around the world. I have clients from Lebanon, USA, Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Europe. My expertise include Psychotherapy, also known as Talk therapy, and music therapy to help my clients understand their emotions and regulate them through different techniques that fit their comfort level.
Motivated, committed, and hardworking individual seeking a role in the Psychology field where I can utilize my Psychology skills with strict adherence in achieving the goals, build up an ample amount of experience, and develop professionally in a challenging work environment. 
I'm an Art & Design graduate from Zayed University, and I'm currently studying MS in Psychology online at Arizona State University. 
Currently working as the Senior Counselor at the Higher Colleges of Technology with over 20 years of experience in UAE. I have a Doctorate in Psychology and I am a Licensed Psychologist (Social Therapist) from the Community Development Authority. My specialization in dealing with students, families, and people of determination of all ages over the years has made me a strong advocate of students and people with determination.
As a Counselor, I conduct personal counseling, guidance and advice to students on an individual or group basis through counseling sessions, student development workshops, special events, campaigns, and innovative initiatives that increases student awareness and participation.
Besides counselling, I also assist the determined students by recommending and providing appropriate accommodations and support. As a health coach, I make available several support systems to ensure the conditions are right for each student, including students academically at risk to reach their full potential at each stage of their academic career.
My well-rounded experience and expertise in counselling has helped me to successfully increase awareness and treat the youth to seek professional help about mental health issues (related to ADHD, Learning Difficulties, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and phobias) in the region.
I am culturally sensitive, and my intercultural intelligence has led me on to working successfully with multidisciplinary teams and diverse nationalities. 
Mehwish is a psychologist and holds a Masters degree in psychology and is counseling for 5 years in her own private practice.
An ABA Therapist by profession, she works with children with Autism and special needs.
She is passionate about supporting and empowering individuals who are struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions.
She believes in creating a non judgmental and a flex friendly space for her clients.
I am a registered and practicing psychologist in South Africa, wishing to become a Full Member of MEPA, please. .png)
Dr. Mladina is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience.
She is trained in CBT and ACT and specialized in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, depression, burnout and stress.
Dr. Mladina is currently obtaining the role of a Clinical Psychologist/Associate Director of Counseling at the Health Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Prior to joining NYU Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mladina worked as Associate Victims Expert in the Gender and Children Unit at the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, providing psycho-social care for adult victims of war crimes and children affected by conflicts worldwide. She also worked as a faculty member at Webster University in Leiden, teaching various subjects in Psychology both on graduate and postgraduate level, as well as a clinical psychologist in her own private practice. Before joining the ICC, Dr. Mladina has worked with victims and witnesses at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia in The Hague. She has a proven record of acting as a trainer and coach in the field of change and conflict management, secondary traumatization, stress management and burnout prevention, as well as in psycho-social aspects of investigative interviewing. Originally from Bosnia, Dr. Mladina completed both her undergraduate and graduate studies in Austria at Karl-Franzens University of Graz.
I am dedicated to exploring and enhancing every person’s individuality and unique potential in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I perceive and engage in individual treatment plans in a holistic manner whereby I adapt my approach to accommodate the needs of the individual who is seeking professional assistance. I am informed by existential, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural modes of therapies and I hold the belief that the correct choice of treatment modality for each individual is essential to ensure a good response to the intervention.
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who are struggling to manage difficult or overwhelming emotions or events in their lives. However, I love working with people from all walks of life, and I seek to create an atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable to express themselves and discover possibilities. My aim is to work towards improving their quality of life collaboratively and to develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves using solution focused strategies. As a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in Clinical and Counselling Psychology, I bring well-rounded experience and expertise in developing and nurturing future leaders.
In my most recent position as School Psychologist/Wellbeing Co-ordinator
at GEMS Metropole School, Dubai, I have maintained a consistent track record of achieving organizational goals and delivering excellence. As the member of the Safeguarding and Health & Safety Team, Certified Mental Health First Aider and CDA licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist we are proud to have achieved outstanding practices within the GEMS Network. 
I am a Lebanese-American Mental Health Specialist and Coach. I hold a Degree in Psychology and Counseling, along with a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. I started offering freelance mental health consultation sessions as a way to give back to my community in Lebanon and around the world. I have clients from Lebanon, USA, Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Europe. My expertise include Psychotherapy, also known as Talk therapy, and music therapy to help my clients understand their emotions and regulate them through different techniques that fit their comfort level. 