مايسم شيديق (حاصل على شهادة CDA)

Maissam Chidiac is a CDA-licensed psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience supporting adults (adolescents 16+) through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. 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
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• 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. She integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed interventions (which focus on emotional regulation and distress tolerance), and trauma-informed care. Sessions are tailored to the 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 is about co-creating a process that feels supportive, human, and meaningful.