Dr. Saliha Afridi, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist, Founder & Chairwoman of The LightHouse Arabia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Raised and educated in the US, I moved to Dubai in 2008. I worked at a private practice for several years, and in 2011 I founded The LightHouse Arabia with the intention to make a positive impact on the mental health of individuals and families living in this region. I often hear people say, “I will be okay. Time heals all wounds.” But it isn't time that heals wounds. It's actually accepting that you have emotional issues and confronting them that starts the healing process. It’s my life goal to work with individuals to help them address the challenges that face them -- and to be a guide for them on the inner journey towards wholeness and authentic happiness. EXPERTISE Child and Adult Mental Health Insight-oriented therapy with executives Executive coaching Media expert for print, radio and television Midlife Passage Expert Parenting expert Speaker on mental health & wellbeing QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS BA in Anthropology, University of Michigan, US MA in Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology, US PhD in Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology, US Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, UCBerkely Center for Psychedelic Science, US (licensed Oregon) Diploma Candidate, C G Jung Institute Zurich US licensed by the Arizona Board of Licensed Psychologists UAE-Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Healthcare City licensed clinical psychologist

Experience

  • The LightHouse Arabia (14 yrs 11 mos)
    • Clinical Psychologist and Founder and Chairwoman of The LightHouse Arabia
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Founder and Managing Director of The Lighthouse/Clinical Psychologist
      Aug 2011 - Feb 2024 · 12 yrs 7 mos

  • Clinical Psychologist at Clinic in Dubai
    Dec 2008 - Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos