Maissam Chidiac is a CDA-licensed psychologist with extensive experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. She practices an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), depending on each individual’s needs. With a calm and grounded presence, she offers therapy that is both collaborative and client-centered, creating a space where individuals can explore their inner world at a pace that feels safe and steady.
Having lived in Lebanon, Kuwait, Canada, and now the UAE, Maissam brings a deep multicultural understanding to her work. This lived experience informs her sensitivity to the complexities of identity, belonging, and adaptation in a constantly shifting world. She is particularly passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health in the Middle East and building safe, non-judgmental spaces for healing and growth.
Areas of Expertise
- – Anxiety and panic disorders
- – Depression and mood-related difficulties
- – Burnout and chronic stress
- – Emotional dysregulation and difficulty managing emotions
- – Self-harm and overwhelming emotional distress
- – Identity exploration and self-development
- – Low self-esteem and self-worth
- – Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
- – Relationship and interpersonal challenges
- – Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
- – Cross-cultural and third-culture identity struggles
- – Trauma-related difficulties and post-traumatic stress symptoms
Therapy Approach
Maissam’s style is thoughtful, collaborative, and flexible. Her integrative approach allows her to tailor therapy to each individual, combining structured, skills-based work with deeper emotional exploration depending on the client’s needs and goals.
Sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Some may be more structured and skills-based, while others allow for deeper emotional exploration.
Clients can expect a warm, reflective space where they feel heard, understood, and gently supported to grow, without pressure to have everything figured out. Therapy with Maissam focuses on helping individuals better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
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