Ms. Laura Herrera Isaza
Personal Experience & Biography Laura is a CDA-Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist from Colombia, with a Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology. She has complemented her clinical training with research experience, participating in the Electrophysiology Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Szeged (Hungary), the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, and the Clinical Psychology Laboratory in Colombia. Additionally, she has worked in hospitals and psychology centers, further strengthening her expertise in evidence-based practice. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and provides evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, family, and group settings. Her expertise includes emotion regulation, anxiety-related problems, OCD, mood disturbances, behavioral challenges, and interpersonal difficulties. In couples therapy, she helps partners navigate communication difficulties, emotional regulation, problem-solving, values alignment, and other relationship concerns. She also conducts parent training to help manage behavioral challenges in children. Fluent in English and Spanish, Laura has extensive experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and vulnerable populations. She has been involved in mental health initiatives aimed at improving psychological services for migrants. With a strong foundation in neuroscience and clinical research, Laura integrates insights from different psychological approaches to create comprehensive, personalized interventions. She is committed to fostering an inclusive therapeutic space where clients feel understood and supported. Specializations Anxiety-related Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Depressive Disorders Couples Therapy Family Therapy Interpersonal Effectiveness Emotion Regulation Behavioral Challenges THERAPEUTIC APPROACH: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Social Skills Training Family Therapy Couples Therapy Qualifications & Memberships -Bachelor’s in Psychology, Los Andes University, Colombia -Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology, Los Andes University, Colombia -Research Internship, Boston University, USA Languages English Spanish
Ms. Anamika Vajpeyi
Ms. Anamika Vajpeyi Ms. Anamika Vajpeyi is a CDA-licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatric Social Worker, Business Psychologist, and Certified Psychometrician with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, corporate mental health, and preventative well-being. She has collaborated with both government entities and private sector organizations, seamlessly integrating mental health solutions across diverse populations. She has served as the Program Chair for one of the largest Bachelor in Social Work programs in the UAE, playing a pivotal role in shaping mental health policies and education frameworks. With expertise in psychotherapy, psychometric assessments, and mental resilience-building, she is frequently invited to corporate interview panels for psychometric-based candidate evaluations. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, with her work featured in UAE National Media and several prestigious accolades, including:✔ Winner – 2024 Mental Health Awards✔ UAE’s Mental Health & Education Consultant – 2023✔ Award-winning psychologist and mental health advocate Combining evidence-based psychotherapy with holistic healing approaches, Ms. Anamika empowers individuals toward transformation and emotional resilience. She offers both virtual and in-person therapy as an independent consultant. AREAS OF EXPERTISE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | SUPPORTING DIAGNOSED INDIVIDUALS Helping individuals overcome mental health challenges with personalized, evidence-based therapy tailored to their unique needs. ✔ Depression, Anxiety & Trauma Therapy – Guiding individuals through emotional distress, panic attacks, and PTSD with CBT, DBT, and holistic interventions for long-term relief. ✔ Fertility & Reproductive Psychology – Specialized support for individuals and couples navigating IVF, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and reproductive challenges, helping them build emotional resilience. ✔ Grief & Loss Counseling – Providing compassionate therapy for those coping with bereavement, relationship loss, and life transitions, helping them heal and regain balance. ✔ Personality Disorders & OCD Management – Equipping clients with structured coping strategies and behavior modification plans to manage symptoms effectively. ✔ Psychometric Assessments for Diagnosis & Treatment Planning – Offering data-driven insights into cognitive, emotional, and personality profiles to create targeted therapeutic strategies and accurate mental health diagnoses. PREVENTATIVE MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Proactive support for individuals looking to strengthen mental resilience, improve self-confidence, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. ✔ Teen Mental Health – Helping adolescents manage self-esteem, body image issues, academic pressure, and early signs of substance misuse, while strengthening parent-teen relationships for a healthier family dynamic. ✔ Women’s Mental Health – Empowering women to break through personal and professional barriers, overcome burnout, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism, and navigate identity transitions such as motherhood and career changes. ✔ Men’s Mental Health – Providing a safe space for men to talk openly about workplace stress, emotional suppression, relationship struggles, and performance anxiety while breaking societal stigmas surrounding men’s mental health. ✔ Relationship Wellness – Marital & Pre-Marital Therapy to improve communication and connection, Divorce Mediation & Co-Parenting Support for smoother transitions, and Toxic Relationship Recovery to help individuals regain self-worth and confidence. CORPORATE WELLBEING | PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS & LEADERSHIP COACHING Enhancing workplace productivity and employee satisfaction through mental fitness, stress management, and leadership development programs that drive sustainable growth. ✔ Leadership Mental Fitness & Executive Resilience Coaching – Helping leaders develop mental clarity, emotional intelligence, and stress management skills to increase efficiency, prevent burnout, and enhance decision-making abilities. ✔ Diversity, Inclusion & Psychological Safety in the Workplace – Implementing DEI-focused strategies that foster a culture of belonging, emotional safety, and psychological well-being for diverse teams. ✔ Employee Wellbeing & Burnout Prevention Programs – Developing customized mental wellness initiatives that reduce workplace stress, boost productivity, and enhance team engagement through mindfulness, resilience training, and mental health support systems. ✔ Psychometric Testing & Corporate Interview Panel Assessments – Conducting scientifically validated psychometric evaluations for personality profiling, cognitive ability assessments, leadership potential analysis, and hiring decisions, ensuring the right fit for organizational success. QUALIFICATIONS ✔ PhD Candidate in Psychology – University of Tennessee ✔ Master’s in Clinical Psychology – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai ✔ Master’s in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai ✔ Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychiatric Social Worker – UAE ✔ Certified Psychometrician ✔ Associate Member – American Psychological Association ✔ Lifetime Member – Indian Psychological Association
Mrs. Cynthia Alcivar
Throughout her career, Cynthia has worked with individuals facing a wide range of emotional challenges, helping them achieve balance and well-being through an integrative therapeutic approach. She has provided therapy in diverse settings, offering both in-person and online sessions to accommodate each patient’s unique needs while ensuring a safe and confidential space. Her approach integrates three evidence-based therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Cynthia helps patients recognize and modify negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors. This method is particularly effective in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): She utilizes DBT to support individuals dealing with intense emotions, including those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This approach focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Cynthia guides patients toward accepting their thoughts and emotions instead of resisting them. ACT promotes a values-based approach to life and is particularly effective for stress management, anxiety, and self-compassion. By combining these therapeutic techniques, Cynthia equips her patients with practical skills to manage emotions and behaviors more effectively, helping them live in alignment with their personal values and goals. Languages: English, Spanish. Specialties Bipolar disorder Depressive disorders Generalized anxiety disorder Panic Disorder Trauma Stress and anxiety management Addiction recovery Eating disorders Personality disorders Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders Specific phobia Social anxiety disorder Education King’s College London – Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Master’s in Affective Disorders Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology Workshops & Conferences ACT Mindfully: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Protocols and Action Routes in Cases of Violence in Educational Settings Psychological First Aid Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Classroom Emotional Well-Being of Children and Adolescents Academic Research & Publications “Individual Differences in the Conceptual Self and Vulnerability to Depression” – King’s College London Memberships & Associations CDA licensed – Psychologist International Society for Affective Disorders The British Psychological Society (MBPSS)
Hima Mammen
Professional Experience Hima Mammen is a UK-trained and Dubai licensed counselling psychologist who is specialized in Family Therapy. She has over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families and works with ages ranging from 12 and above. Hima received her training in Systemic Psychotherapy from King’s College, London. She is keen on understanding one’s family of origin and early experiences. Hima trained with the NHS, in London to provide early intervention in psychosis and in psycho-oncology at HealthCare Global, to assist families through cancer. Hima has an MSc in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Literature and Media Studies, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s health, and Sexuality. Hima is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT). She continues to go through extensive training and supervision and has experience working in hospital, clinic and consular settings. Hima is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, the Emirates Society for Mental Health and the Emirates Medical Association. Hima’s approach to therapy focuses on establishing a space for self-reflection, exploration, and building narratives about past experiences. She is passionate about patterns of communication, couple’s attachment styles, and family dynamics. She also advocates for the social inclusion and rehabilitation of patients experiencing clinical symptoms. A crisis is understood within the context of culture, circumstances, and relationships. Hima uses evidence-based methods to address them. Her sessions would encourage curiosity about patterns in one’s life in a non-judgmental space. Treatment plans would be co-created with and will follow the pace of her clients. Specialization Psychotherapy Family therapy Couples therapy Personality disorders Depression Anxiety Trauma Postpartum and parenting Grief and loss Building resilience Mindfulness based Practice Qualification and memberships Specialization in Systemic Psychotherapy M.Sc in Counselling psychology PGDP in Women’s health BA Psychology, Literature, Media Studies Experience : 10+ Years Qualiflcation: MSc in Counselling psychology Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages: English Hindi Malayalam Tamil
Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela
Experience : 14+ Years Qualification: PhD in Psychology Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages -English -Hindi Personal Experience & Biography Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela is a Community Development Authority (CDA) licensed Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in the field of Counselling, Psychotherapy, Behavioral-Lifestyle interventions, Neuro-linguistic programming and Psychometric assessment. She has worked extensively in the area of adolescent and adult counselling, Relationship management (Couples and Family), Intimacy issues, Depression, Anxiety and Emotional- Psychological distress, in both India and UAE. She has authored the Book- “Counselling Interventions for Millennials”,which is published by Lambert Publications in 9 languages (https://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Interventions-Millennials-Progressive-Social-Emotional/dp/6202686235). She is expert in providing interventions to a wide range of psychological concerns and follows an eclectic model of therapy employing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, solution focused and client-centred approaches to deal with client concerns. She is instrumental in helping clients’ improve their overall happiness and well-being by talking through their challenges, collaboratively determining realistic and achievable goals, and providing them with necessary skills and tools to bring in a positive change and enhancement to their quality of life. She is competent in providing Mental Health care of International ethical standards to her clients. She holds a Harvard Certification in Higher Education with a PhD in Psychology, recognised by the Ministry of Education, UAE. She is also an accomplished Educationalist, and is currently the Program Head for Psychological Sciences at Curtin University Dubai. She was the Former Associate Registrar and Assistant Professor, Psychology at Amity University Dubai. She was pioneer in forming the Department of Psychology at Amity University Dubai in 2016. She has conducted over 100 national and international events, school seminars, talkshows, conferences, industrial trainings, community engagement initiatives hosted by various schools, hospitals/clinics, government entities, corporates in India, UK and UAE. She has a rich Research profile with Scopus index publications and Research Projects at ICSSR & All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), India and Al-Jalila Foundation, UAE. She is a professional member of the American Psychological Association, Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists and Middle East Psychological Association. She is the recipient of the following awards:- 1-People choice award for Excellence in Mental Health, by The World Health Awards in 2021 2-Great Indian Women Leader Category- Education Award, by Golden Signatures award in 2021 3-Middle East Women Leaders Award, by World Women Leadership Congress & Awards in 2020 4-Outstanding achievement for Autism Awareness’ award, by CEIMC/ Maharat Learning centre, UAE in 2018. Specializations -Individual Counselling -Behavioral-Lifestyle interventions -Group Counselling -Pre Marital/ Post Marital Concerns -Family Therapy -Intimacy/ sexual disorders -Anger management -Anxiety/ Panic attacks/ Phobias -Depression/ Distress/ Temperament concerns -Low Self-esteem/ Feelings of helplessness or powerlessness -Work/ Profession related stressors or performance concerns -Personal and social Adjustment related concerns -Neuro-linguistic programming -Psychometric assessment/ testing -School Counselling/ Educational Psychology -Corporate Trainings Qualifications & Memberships -PhD in Psychology, Equivalency Certificate No (MOHE, UAE): 202050383- 1248247 Thesis work- “Counselling Intervention Program for Positive Lifestyle Development in Youth experiencing Psychological Distress -MSc in Psychology, Christ University Bangalore, India -BA Psychology (Hons), Delhi University, India -Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, Derek Bok Centre for Teaching and Learning Certifications -Life Skills Empowerment for Adolescence -Managing Aggression and Violence in school children -Personality assessment -Neuro-linguistic Programming -Couples Therapy -Diagnostics
Dr. Randa Rezk Allah
She graduated from a well- known Damascus University as a Specialist psychologist on 1998. She completed her high education Master and Doctorate between 2001_2006 in emotional intelligence for children and adolescents and CBT psychotherapy method. She continues her career as psychoanalyst for 10 years with Syrian and Lebanon association and Berlin University for psychoanalysis Specialist emotional intelligence development and Therapist for most psychological issues like eating , sleeping, anxiety disorders etc. and also families and marriage issues ,adolescents problems. Specializations Psychoanalysis one to one sessions for more understanding personality defines mechanism and childhood complex. OCD and Post-Partum Depression. Emotional intelligence tests and development. Treatment PTSD personality disorder ,panic attack Cases and ADHD issues. Qualifications & Memberships PHD in Emotional intelligence development CDA Licensed Psychologist in Dubai SSSSD Licensed counselor psychology in Sharjah Ex Academy Professor in Damascus university for 11 years Experience : 20+ Years Qualification: PhD in Emotional Intelligence Development Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages Arabic English
Luxy K L
Experience : 10+ Years Qualifications: MA, MSc, MPhil Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages English Malayalam Personal Experience & Biography Luxy K L is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who has expertise in diagnosing and providing psychology services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly who are going through developmental, behavioural, emotional, cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles. He does psychological management using a combination of different therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Berlin Dissexuality Therapy, etc. His approach is integrative in nature by blending the wisdom of ancient and modern disciplines. He regularly conducts mental health awareness campaigns as an agent for change. Specializations Child Guidance & Parental Training Anxiety & Depression Behavioural Addictions Personality Disorders Marital Discord & Sexual Dysfunctions Dementia & Memory Problems Psychometry – Neuropsychological Assessment Certifications Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Sandra Gorman
Experience : 17+ Years Qualification: MSc in Psychology (UK) Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages English Irish Personal Experience & Biography A seasoned professional, Sandra Gorman is a Counselling Psychologist and School Counsellor, with over 17 years’ experience working in Ireland and UAE, in the mental health and wellbeing sector. She has vast experience working with adults and young people in diverse multicultural populations empowering them to find their inner strength, self-worth and develop strategies to overcome life challenges hence live a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Her extensive workplace experience includes hospitals, clinics, and schools and thus has addressed a wide range of concerns that people needed to navigate in their lives. Sandra is a Dubai licensed CDA psychologist and an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) in Ireland. Sandra believes that most of our challenges arise because of the relationships we have with ourselves and with others in our personal and professional lives. We can also find ourselves stuck in life without enough self-awareness and strategies to move forward. When Sandra works with teenagers and young adults, she meets them where they are, being mindful of the developmental phases they are at. These psychological development phases differ when she is working with older adults as by then our cognitive and emotional regulation is more mature. However, many of the broad concerns are similar yet vary in contexts and age. For example, stress management (school, university, or workplace), personal and professional relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, low mood, depression, grief and loss, trauma, navigating parenting, life events and transitions (new country, new school, going to university, new job, children leaving home, loss of meaning). Meeting each client exactly where they are at that moment in their lives, Sandra uses an integrative approach to build self-awareness, provide psychoeducation, insights, and practical strategies to empower her clients to take their power and live a more content and fulfilling life. Specializations Stress Management Anxiety Low Self-Esteem Self-awareness and Empowerment Life Transitions & Events Depression & Low Mood Grief & Loss Personal and Professional Relationships Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults Conscious Parenting Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults Mother & Adult Daughter Relationships Female Empowerment Trauma informed Therapy Mindful Living Empowerment and Mindfulness Group Programs Qualifications & Memberships MSc in Psychology (UK) MA in Child & Adolescent Studies (Ireland) BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Ireland)