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Dr. Maisa Ziadni
Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Maisa

Ziadni

Consults in
English
Arabic
Introduction Video
About

Dr. Maisa Ziadni is a US-licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress and burnout, relationship and identity challenges, and adjustment to life and health-related transitions. She has specialised training in health psychology, with particular expertise in chronic pain and insomnia.

She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology) from Wayne State University and completed a three-year clinical and research fellowship in Pain Psychology at Stanford University before joining the Stanford faculty in 2019, where she combined clinical practice, research, teaching and program development. Her approach is evidence-based, collaborative and tailored to the unique needs, values and goals of each individual.

Having lived and trained across both the United States and the Middle East, Dr. Maisa brings a culturally sensitive and internationally informed perspective to her work, creating a therapeutic space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood, respected and empowered.

Specialisations
Age Categories Treated
Young Adults (18–25)
Adults
Seniors
I Can Help With
Anxiety
Depression
Stress & Burnout
Trauma & PTSD
Grief & Loss
Low Self-Esteem
Relationship & Identity Challenges
Expatriate Adjustment
Adjustment to Illness
Chronic Pain
Chronic Insomnia
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Therapy Methods
CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy (EAET)
Biofeedback
Psychological Evaluations for Pain Interventions
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Education & Diplomas

2016

PhD Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology)

Wayne State University, Michigan, USA

2010

MS Health Psychology

Drexel University, Pennsylvania, USA

2007

BA Psychology

Guilford College, North Carolina, USA

Professional Experience

2025–2026

Clinical Psychologist

American Hospital Dubai, UAE

2021–2025

Clinical Assistant Professor

Stanford University, California, USA

2024–2025

Psychology Lead

Diversified Integrated Sports Clinic (DISC), Dubai, UAE

2019–2021

Clinical Instructor

Stanford University, California, USA

2016–2019

Postdoctoral Fellow in Pain Psychology

Stanford University, California, USA

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