Centrally located on Jumeirah Beach Road in Umm Suqeim 2, The LightHouse Arabia is home to a multidisciplinary team of Western-trained expert psychologists and psychiatrists whose mission is to provide the highest quality mental health services to the people in the UAE.
Licensed as a polyclinic with the Dubai Health Authority, The LightHouse Arabia provides an array of mental health services to support you and your family throughout your time in Dubai. These services include psychiatry, individual therapy, couples therapy, play therapy for children ages 5+ in a specialized play therapy room, neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessments, corporate workshops and trainings, and bereavement support.
Two of the newest members of The LightHouse Arabia’s professional team include Dr. Yaseen Aslam and Ms. Dina Zalami.
Having recently moved from the UK, Dr. Yaseen Aslam is the only British psychiatrist in Dubai. A consultant level psychiatrist, Dr. Yaseen provides psychiatric consultations, medico-legal reports for courts or employers, and medication monitoring for teens and adults at The LightHouse Arabia.
Ms. Dina Zalami is an Arab-American counseling psychologist who specializes in working with adults and teenagers with eating disorders and adults with addictions. Coming from a multi-cultural and multi-lingual home, Dina conducts sessions primarily in English and weaves in Arabic and French to support the needs of individuals who may not be fluent English speakers.
Other experts at The LightHouse Arabia include Managing Director Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert; Clinical Director Dr. Tara Wyne, a clinical psychologist and individual/couples therapist; Dr. Rebecca Steingiesser, an assessment specialist and Dubai’s only clinical neuropsychologist; and Ms. Carey Kirk, a counseling psychologist and Program Coordinator of Raymee Grief Center.
In addition to quality clinical services, The LightHouse Arabia is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the community as a whole through education and support. Due to this, The LightHouse Arabia is home to several community seminars including Wellness Wednesday and Conscious Parenting seminars as well as Raymee Grief Center.
Raymee Grief Center is a pro-bono service that provides free grief support to individuals, families, and organizations who have experienced the death of someone significant. This support is provided in the form of free grief consultation meetings; grief support groups for adults, teens, and children ages 3+; and bereavement support and education to area schools.
In its tranquil villa, The LightHouse Arabia is a beacon of care, support, and positive growth amidst the fast-paced momentum of our lives in Dubai.
