Our Specialists

Basma Kilani is the founder and Head Specialist of Maria Den Braven Centre. She is a certified DBT Clinician™ and Director of the training company DBT MENA

Dima AlMasri is a Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice Specialist with 19 years of experience working in academic settings.

Ola Khourchid is a Senior Psychologist with an MSc in Psychology from the University of Liverpool. Since joining Maria Den Braven Center in 2015,

Muhannad Halaseh is a Senior Therapist and Psychoanalyst specializing in psychodynamic approaches to adult mental health. His clinical expertise includes working with adults experiencing mood and personality disorders, with a particular focus on depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Dr. Khalil Al-Zyoud is a family relations consultant and an expert in human psychology by working in matters of preparation for choosing a life partner and working to bring up children in a psychologically safe environment…

Vesna Orehovac Shalabi is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Belgrade University (1982). She has extensive international experience working with clients of all age groups across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa in war and post-war contexts.

Dr. Raafat Hani Aburumman is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a wide range of psychiatric and psychological conditions.

Dr. Hala M. S. Dabbagh is a Counseling Psychologist (Ph.D.) and Couples & Marital Therapist. She works with teenage and adult clients and has experience with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder,

Farah Al-Saa’di is a Psychologist specializing in working with adults, with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),

Tala Takriti is a Junior Psychologist with an M.Sc. in Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology from the University of Reading (2024) and a B.Sc. in Psychology with Honours from City

Dr. Balsam Obaid is trained in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) DBT Prolonged Exposure Therapy (DBT PE) DBT Substance Use Disorder (DBT SUD)

Manar Ahmad Shiekh Sroujieh is a Psychologist with an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Jordan (2020).

Zena Budiri is a Mental Health Counsellor and Junior Psychologist with an M.A. in Human Development Counseling (Marriage, Couple, and Family

Mai G. Baconi is an Adolescents and Parent Coach with extensive experience supporting young people and families in education and mental health contexts..

Rania S. Seikaly, M.A. is a Behavioral Therapist and Kids’ Skills Certified Practitioner with extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, and parents.

Ayah Barghouti is a Child Development Specialist and Junior Psychometrist with a B.Sc. in Psychology & Health Science from Northeastern University

Sarah Al Daoud is a passionate junior psychologist, holding a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pécs and is qualified as a Human Behavior Analyst. Her diverse

Nour Bseiso is an Assistant Psychologist and Research Assistant with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The New School University

Manal Fityani is a Grief Specialist and Counselor, certified in Palliative Care and Life Coaching. She works primarily with adults and the elderly,

Dr. Ahmed Dabbour is a Psychiatrist certified by the Jordanian Board of Psychiatry. He graduated with a Doctor

Dr. Ahmad Al Salem is a Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience.

Samar Sharief is a Mental Health Counselor with an M.Sc. in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts,

Jana AlHabash is an Assistant Psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental

Jaida Abuzaid is a Junior Psychologist/Therapist specializing in working with adolescents and young adults. She has experience supporting clients

Tala Rashid is a Junior Psychologist specializing in working with adolescents and young adults. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Hanadi Aljayroudi is a Speech and Language Therapist specializing in working with children and adolescents ages 3–17. She provides therapy

Ahlam Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zawaideh is a Speech and Language Pathologist (MSc. SLP) with expertise in supporting children and adolescents aged

Shahd Mohammad Salman Al-Tarawneh is an Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the Hashemite University

Aya Wael Sartawi is a Speech and Language Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Jordan

Farah Ahmad Itbaisheh is an Occupational Therapist with a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the Hashemite University (2016). She specializes

Renad Muhammad Basam Aref Qutishat is a Speech and Language Therapist specializing in supporting children and adolescents with

Mais Joudeh Team Leader for Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Pathologist with an M.A. in Speech and Language Sciences from the University of Jordan

Marwa Yousef Mustafa Ereiqat is an Occupational Therapist and Team Leader, holding a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the Hashemite

Bayan Faris Saleh Hammoudeh is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the Hashemite University (2022).

Rana Al-Kayyali is a Speech and Language Pathologist with a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders (MSc, Honors, Top 3 of Class)

Dana Al-Awar is an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatric patients from preschool to adolescence. She has extensive experience