ACPN - American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology
Mahra Al Ali

Mahra Al Ali

Clinical Psychologist

Psychology Department
Sharjah • Mirdif, DubaiArabic, English

Areas of Expertise

Clinical PsychologyCognitive Behavioral TherapyMultiple SclerosisAddictionSubstance AbuseMindfulnessBehavioral TherapyPsychotherapyEating Disorders

Credentials & Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain (2020)
  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Services, Zayed University, Dubai (2017)
  • Licensed by the DHA, Dubai

Training & Education

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Matrix Model for addiction recovery
  • Advanced training in addiction recovery

Clinical Experience

  • Over 7 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Dubai (2018) — psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders
  • Supervised graduate trainees and managed outpatient teams at Al Amal
  • Erada Rehabilitation Center (2023) — Addiction Therapist, integrated recovery plans, group therapy, staff training

Clinical Specializations

  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Addiction and substance use recovery
  • Person-centered, culturally sensitive care
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Eating Disorders program using CBT-E.

About Mahra Al Ali

Ms. Mahra Al Ali is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN Dubai and Sharjah. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain (2020), and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services from Zayed University, Dubai (2017). She integrates several evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Matrix Model, as well as advanced training in addiction recovery. She is licensed by the DHA in Dubai.

With over seven years of clinical experience, Ms. Al Ali worked extensively across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She began her career in 2018 at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Dubai providing psychotherapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. She also actively supervised graduate trainees and managed outpatient teams. In 2023, she joined Erada Rehabilitation Center as an Addiction Therapist, developing and implementing integrated recovery plans, facilitating group therapy, and contributing to staff training and supervision.

Ms. Al Ali specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and substance use recovery. She adopts a person-centered approach, and is passionate about helping clients reclaim their wellbeing and resilience. Her clinical practice is rooted in evidence-based care, therapeutic collaboration and community integration, and long-term recovery outcomes. She is committed to offering culturally sensitive, team-based mental health care.

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