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)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Nutritional Counselling
Balsam is a dedicated therapist who has great interest in helping people change. She collaboratively
works with clients to facilitate improvement in their quality of life. Her qualifications, diverse
experiences, and advanced trainings provide rich perspectives on how she conducts sessions.
Balsam is part of the Maria Den Braven DBT consultation team. Additionally. Balsam is a presenter for
DBT MENA.
Education:
PhD in Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
PGDip in Health Sciences with Distinction (endorsement: Health Behaviour Change): School of Health
Sciences, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
