Special Education Specialist
Mai Baconi
Mai has experience in Education, Special Education, Counselling, and Parent Coaching.
With a demonstrated history of working in the education field: skilled in special education,
curriculum development, differentiation, and inclusion, as well as parent coaching.
Doctoral student, education professional with BA in Education and Teaching diploma from AUB; MA
in Education from Bath University U.K.; MSc in Special Education from Framingham University
U.S.A.; and International Coach Federation Certified Parent Coach.
Extensive years of experience, ready to support and offer solutions to children, adolescents, and parent in
the area of education, learning difficulty, behavior management, and personal counseling.
Passion and talent center in learning difficulties, organization and time management, inclusive
practices & advocacy for students of all ages. A keen interest and experience in the International
Baccalaureate field, and coaching for parents on the management and welfare of their child.
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Other Team Members
The Founder & Head Specialist
Basma Kilani
Basma Kilani is the founder and Head Specialist of Maria Den Braven Centre. She is a certified DBT Clinician™ and co-founder of the training company DBT MENA.
Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice Specialist
Dima AlMasri
Dima AlMasri is a Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice Specialist with 19 years of experience working in academic settings.
Relationships & Couples Therapy/ Psychotherapist
Mariam Hakeem
Mariam Hakeem is an individual and couple therapist. She has advanced training in working with individuals and couples, pulling from a wide variety of relational models
Psycho-Social Expert in Communication, Negotiation & Family Conflict Resolution
Prof. Helmi Sari
Helmi Sari is an esteemed academic professor specializing in the Sociology of Communication. Holding a Ph.D. in Sociology of Communication and a Master's degree in Peace Studies/Social Psychology of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Clinical Psychologist
Omar AlFakeer
Omar Fakeer is a clinical psychologist dedicated to understanding and treating the deep impacts of trauma, with an MSc in Clinical Psychology from London Metropolitan University.
Educational & Family consultant
Dr. Khalil Alzyoud
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...
Psychoanalyst
Muhannad Halaseh
Muhannad Halassa graduated with a Master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and trained under the supervision of Dr. Sandone-Barr at the School of Psychoanalysis in Philadelphia...
Psychologist
Ola Khorchid
Ola is a dynamic art therapist who employs the healing power of art creation to help individuals enhance their socioemotional and psychological wellbeing. She has a diverse education background.
Clinical Psychologist
Vesna Orehovac
Vesna is a clinical psychologist (MA clinical psychology from Belgrade University). She works with all age groups in the areas of trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, impulsive control, eating..
Psychiatrist & Mental Health Specialist
Dr. Ahmad Salem
Dr. Ahmad diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders across a wide range of ages as well as addictions...
Psychotherapist
Dr Balsam Obaid
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.
Grief & Loss Specialist
Manal Fityani
Committed to helping individuals and families find hope and meaning through their grief journey. My work focuses on navigating complex emotions and challenges that come with grief and loss.
Clinical Psychologist
Manar Sroujieh
Manar has a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Jordan. She is passionate about the human mind..
Counseling Psychologist
Samar Sharief
Samar holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Benedictine University and a Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from UMASS Boston.
Mental Health Counselor
Zena Budiri
Zena is a mental health counselor who has been working at Maria Den Braven Center for over a year now. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Counseling and Mental Health from the University of Jordan.
Special Education Specialist
Mai Baconi
Mai has experience in Education, Special Education, Counselling, and Parent Coaching. With a demonstrated history of working in the education field..
Special Education Specialist
Rania Seikaly
Rania is a behavioral therapist focused on skills and the social-emotional aspects of development to meet objectives and drive children’s progress forward.
Speech & Language Therapist
Hanadi Aljayroudi
Hanadi Aljayroudi is a speech and language therapist with a passion for addressing and aiding children afflicted by speech and language disorders
Assistant Psychologist
Sarah Aldaoud
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
Speech & Language Therapist
Ahlam Zawaideh
Ahlam holds a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Jordan (2017-2021) and a Bachelor's Degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2009-2014).
Occupational Therapist
Shahed Tarawneh
Shahed AlTarawneh is an Occupational Therapist based in Amman, Jordan, with a strong passion for working with special needs children. She brings extensive experience and a range of skills, including adaptability, time management, and effective communication.
Speech & Language Therapist
Aya Sarrtawi
A dedicated speech therapist with six years of experience and have a professional presence, as well as an empathic understanding of patients dealing with different disorders and difficulties. I have a sincere passion regarding every case I handle as I consider my job to be one of the most important fields in our society
Speech & Language Therapist
Rana Al-Kayyali
Rana Al-Kayyali is a dynamic individual with a strong educational background in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Al-Ahliyyeh Amman University, which she completed in 2022. In addition to her academic achievements, she holds an IGCSE/A-Levels qualification from Sands National Academy.
Speech & Language Therapist
Mais Joudeh
Mais is a certified audiologist and speech language pathologist with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Jordan since 2014. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in speech and language science at the same university.
Occupational Therapist
Marwa Ereiqat
Marwa’s professional journey and passion has led her to work with children, and she has done so for over 5 years...
Occupational Therapist
Saja Abuhussein
Saja is a compassionate and patient-centered occupational therapist with more than five years of professional experience...
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