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Psychiatrist

Ahmad Al Salem

Dr. Ahmad Al Salem is a Psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience. He is double-board certified in psychiatry and works with both adults and young people, including children and adolescents.

Dr. Ahmad is passionate about his patients and is committed to providing compassionate, professional care. He has presented as a speaker at MSF Scientific Day and is actively engaged in professional and community initiatives, including being part of Dr. Walid Sarhan’s Journal Club and a member of the Jordanian Anti-Drug Community.

Education & Training

  • M.D., Psychiatrist, Double Boarded
  • Speaker, MSF Scientific Day

Other Areas of Work & Interest

  • Active on social media channels for mental health awareness
  • Member of Dr. Walid Sarhan Journal Club
  • Member of the Jordanian Anti-Drug Community

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Samar Sharief is a Mental Health Counselor with an M.Sc. in Mental Health Counseling and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a B.A. in Psychology from Benedictine University, Chicago. She is a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapist and trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Samar is experienced in working with adults, adolescents, and children, addressing trauma and stress-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, panic disorders, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and self-harm or suicidality within the DBT framework. She also supports children and adolescents with school-related, self-esteem, and peer relationship challenges.

Her therapeutic approach integrates DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic methods, solution-focused brief therapy, humanistic approaches, and play therapy. Guided by a trauma-informed philosophy, Samar is passionate about creating a safe and validating space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their strengths. She is committed to helping clients transform pain into resilience and firmly believes that everyone has a life worth living.

Certifications & Training

·   Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapist

·   Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) Trained Clinician

·   Trained in Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Humanistic/Rogerian Therapy, and Play Therapy

Education

·   M.Sc. in Mental Health Counseling/Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston

·   B.A. in Psychology, Benedictine University, Chicago, Illinois

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Other Team Members

The Founder & Head Specialist

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

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice Specialist

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

Psychologist

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

Psychoanalyst

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).

Educational & Family consultant

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…

Clinical Psychologist

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.