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Dr. Sarah Rasmi

CDA-Licensed Psychologist & Managing Director

Dr. Sarah Rasmi is a licensed Dubai psychologist. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph in Canada, where she specialized in parenting and family relationships. Former Professor of Psychology at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates University, and the American University in Dubai

She has completed three couples therapy trainings via the Gottman Institute as well as the APA-accredited Humanistic Existential and Relational Therapy (HEART) training. She has also completed training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through Bangor University in the UK.

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Dr. Chasity O'Connell

CDA-Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Advising Director

Licensed and trained in the USA and in Dubai, Dr. O'Connell has multiple advanced degrees in counseling, psychological science, and a doctorate in psychology (USA). She is a USA board-certified counselor (NBCC). In addition to providing therapy, Dr. O’Connell is the Clinical Director at Thrive and is a professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) where she teaches and conducts research.

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Sonia Singhal, M.Ed., M.A., LMFT

CDA-Licensed Psychologist & Lead Assessment Specialist

Sonia Singhal is a CDA Licensed Psychologist and a California Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor. She has a Masters of Education in Psychology from Columbia University in New York. Sonia specializes in psychological and educational assessments and she provides individual, family and couples therapy. She holds a special interest in attachment theory and family systems and is passionate about supporting teenagers and adults to overcome emotional and psychological difficulties.

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Dr. Kate Prozeller

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Kate Prozeller holds her PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary’s University in the United States. She provides individual therapy to adults, couples therapy, and English-language art, sand, and play therapy to children and adolescents. Prior to relocating to Dubai in 2019, she has worked as a psychologist in the United States, serving a variety of patient populations and across hospitals, private practice, and university settings.

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Pashmi Khare, M.Sc.

CDA-Licensed Social Counselor

Pashmi Khare is a CDA licensed social counselor with MSc in Counseling Psychology from Christ University, India and has been practicing for more than 8 years in India and UAE. She provides counseling for adults, adolescents, and couples in English, Hindi, and Urdu. She has a special interest in supporting individuals with fertility issues and PCOS.

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Dr. Vassiliki Simoglou

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Vassiliki Simoglou completed all her studies in Psychology in France, and is a licensed psychologist in Greece and the European territory, and in Dubai by the CDA. She holds a PhD in Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology from Sorbonne Paris Cité - Paris Diderot University in Paris, and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University Louis Pasteur of Strasbourg. She also holds a Master’s degree in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of Essex in the UK. She has been working as a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapist for more than 14 years, in Dubai, Paris and Athens. She offers individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents (15+), couples therapy, family therapy, and perinatal and infertility counseling - in French, English and Greek.

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Maša Karleuša Valkanou, M.Sc.

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Maša Karleuša Valkanou is a CDA-licensed psychologist in Dubai. As a certified Systemic Family psychotherapist, she works with individual clients, adults or children. She is specialised in work with adolescents. She works with couples, parents or the whole family together. Her work covers various psychological difficulties and background including psychotic disorders, addictions, neurotic disorders (depression, anxiety, panic attacks etc.), psychological trauma, abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and feelings, behavioural, emotional and problems in relationships or family problems.

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Dr. Taregh Shaban

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Taregh Shaban holds a Ph.D. from the University of Reading, UK, where his research centred on ethno-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Arab populations, supervised by professors from the University of Oxford. Additionally, Dr. Taregh earned a Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of London and a professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Master's level from the Charlie Waller Institute, UK. His expertise is further enhanced by completing  training in schema therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and supervision.

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Dr. Dana Jammal

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Dana is a UK-trained HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist who completed her doctorate training at City, University of London. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Studies from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Psychology from McGill University in Canada. Dr. Dana has over 10 years experience working with individuals facing a range of mental health difficulties and challenges.

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Rita Figueiredo, M.Sc.

DHA-Licensed Psychologist

Rita Figueiredo is a Clinical and Health Psychologist with an M.Sc. from the University of Lisbon in Portugal. She is licensed by the DHA and CDA, and also holds a European Certificate in Psychology. Rita enriches her practice with four years of extensive experience. She is driven by a profound passion for understanding relationship dynamics. As a result, Rita pursued specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. This expertise equips her with the necessary tools to assist clients in navigating complex relationship issues, guiding them towards achieving happiness and relational well-being.

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Dr. Ash Shishodia

DHA-Licensed Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Ash is a Western-trained General Adult Psychiatrist (Addiction Psychiatry endorsement) and Neuropsychiatrist with over 15 years experiencing working with an ethnoculturally diverse population. He is comfortable working with mild, moderate, and severe cases, including major mental illness, and neurological disorders with mental health.

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Judy Seoud, M.Ed., M.A.

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Judy Seoud is a Licensed Psychologist and Sex Therapist with a double Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University (USA). Judy works with individuals facing issues related to anxiety, depression, anxiety, stressful life changes, communication, sex and intimacy, and social justice. She also helps couples improve their intimacy.

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Rania Kamal

CDA Licensed Assistant Psychologist

Rania is a seasoned professional who is returning to the practice of therapy and committed to providing a non-judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Rania has extensive experience as an office manager of vibrant and busy mental health clinics.

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Michelle Estekantchi, M.Ed.

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Michelle Estekantchi is a Licensed Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Memorial University (Canada). She works with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues (peer, family), burnout, and self-esteem issues. Michelle also conducts psychoeducational and ADHD assessments.

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Raneem Nageeb, M.A.

CDA-Licensed Psychologist

Raneem Nageeb is a Licensed Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (USA). She works with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (including attachment, conflict), women’s issues, anger management, and more. Raneem supports children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

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Dr. Lara Foresi

DHA-Licensed Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr. Lara is a European-trained General Adult Psychiatrist with extensive experience in mood disorders and substance misuses. She is both trained and experienced in working with people from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds. Dr. Lara works with mild, moderate, and severe cases of psychiatric disorders, neurodiversity and mental health..

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Christi Gadd, M.Sc.

DHA-Licensed Psychologist

Christi Gadd is a DHA licensed Clinical Psychologist (Dubai) and an HPCSA registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist (South Africa). She has many therapeutic interests including anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Christi is particularly interested in the transition to expat life. One of the things she loves most is accompanying people on their journeys of self-discovery and self-actualization. Her interests are best summarised as a curiosity to learn more and more about what makes us human, especially our brains.

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