Thank you for your interest in joining the Middle East Psychological Association. This association has mandated a policy of inclusion based on competency (a combination of veriï¬ed education and validated experience). We look forward as a group to working together to positively impact the practice and profession of psychology in the Middle East.
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AFNAN SULAIMAN AL HARBI
I'm a passionate psychologist as I gained years of experience dealing with kids and teens.
Seiara completed her master's in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King's College London. She is now doing a full-time position at the University of Birmingham (hybrid) for her PhD in the Philosophy of Psychiatry. Her thesis will focus on perceptions of disorder classification in student populations. Seiara hosts her own podcast, Behind the Stigma, where she speaks with top academics and researchers on all things mental health-related. She is passionate about being an active contributor in bringing conversations about mental health to the forefront in the UAE. She also works as a Student Advisory Committee at Student Minds, UK's biggest mental health charity as an advisor. Her research interests involve philosophical underpinnings of psychology, critical psychiatry, existentialism, AI and mental health and altered states.
I'm a clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapy practitioner (psilocybin and ketamine), EMDRIA trained practitioner, with a special interest in intersection of culture, personality, psychodynamics, and trauma informed therapies. I'm licensed with the Dubai Health Authority and College of Psychologists of Ontario and have been practicing in the UAE since 2015. I'm also one of the cofounder of Hoopfull.com directory for licensed mental health professionals in Dubai.
This is Nadia Chahrour, a certified clinical psychologist, who likes to join this association. I am providing you with geniune information here in this form. Thank you
Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher
Graduated in clinical and pathological psychology: behavioral and cognitive approach from Saint-Joseph University of Beirut
Yara Abdallah is a trilingual psychologist (Arabic, French, English) specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT). She offers in-person and online sessions. Thanks to her expertise in CBT, she offers techniques and strategies based on scientific evidence that allow individuals to identify and modify their dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to alleviate their suffering. Through a collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, she aims to create a safe and conducive therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their discomfort, develop effective coping skills, and achieve their personal goals.
Furthermore, she is actively involved in research, with a particular focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety disorders, as well as their impact on identity and memory. Her research work is in collaboration with Saint-Joseph University of Beirut in Lebanon and the University of Lille in France. Through her interest in research, she strives to deepen her understanding of human complexity and continually integrate the latest discoveries into her therapeutic practice.
A phrase that can summarize her practice: "thrive amidst disorder."
Accredited Clinical Psychologist from Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon and From The Ministry of Higher Education in France, Holding the European Accreditation for Psychotherapy. Practicing as Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist in the Psycho Organic Approach
Neisha Potter is a happily married mother of four children with extraordinary compassion. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and Florida, with well-rounded professional experience in mental health. She is the owner and mental health provider of the group practice Fern Ridge Counseling, LLC & Wellness Center, which won the 2019 Best of Cody for Mental Health Services. She is an entrepreneur and excellent leader with relentless passion and love for people. She volunteers as a writer and professional contributor on mental health for Clash Daily and the Cody Living Magazine. She is an American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer, a National Association of Social Workers member, and inducted into the Societal Collegiate of Achievement and Leadership for academic excellence.
She is currently achieving her Ph.D. at the elite Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a major in International Psychology, which compliments her already well-rounded experience. She earned her master’s degree in social work and accomplished a double major with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in both Psychology and Christian Ministry. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, she treats clients with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse and trauma, relationship and marital counseling, children and adolescents, family, insomnia, anger management, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and grief and bereavement. The helping profession is precisely where she is meant to be, meeting people right where they are with a nonjudgmental, empowering, and personalized approach.
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Experience and Specialized Training: Mrs. Potter is Certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Certified in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Substance Use Provider (SUD), Certified in Personality Disorders, Certified Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP), Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCPS), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and Gottman Specialist Level 2 Certified.
She is trained in Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorders (ODD), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Play Therapy. She has been taught Cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Internal family systems (IFS), Family Systems Model (FST), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Solution focused therapy (SFT), Advanced Dementia, Geriatrics, Death & Dying, Personality Disorders, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Certification (ASIST).