iaedp™ International Chapter Co-Chairs of Middle East
Served from May 2019 – August 2020
Dr. Khadeja Mousa
Dr. Mousa, co-founder/Clinical Director of Wise Mind Center, has been in the mental health field for over 14 years. She graduated with her doctorate degree from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, USA. She has international experience working in the U.S., Kuwait, and in the UAE. She utilizes an integrative approach that focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for the treatment of Anxiety Spectrum Disorders.
Dr. Mousa is passionate about her work and is deeply dedicated to creating lasting change in people’s lives. She identifies as a Wounded Healer, and because she has personally gone through her own journey of healing, it’s helped her approach her practice with more empathy, compassion, and non-judgment.
One of the most important things she’s learned is that you need a trusting relationship with your therapist; she provides a warm and safe environment where you can feel encouraged to open up and express what you’re thinking and feeling.
Riham Al-Reshaid
As co-founder/Mental Health Advocate of Wise Mind Center, Riham brings years of experience, wisdom, and compassion. Her expertise includes strategy, operations and project management. In addition, her personal journey of recovery and advocacy gives her a unique perspective on mental health and specifically, eating disorders.
Riham has been a pioneer in bringing awareness to mental health issues and specifically, eating disorders in the Middle East. She has spent years helping to increase education about mental health issues as well as demystifying the treatment process. She provides mentorship and consultation to individuals and families regarding eating disorders. Riham has been featured in various media publications and has also served as the Kuwait representative to the Middle East Eating Disorder Association (MEEDA).
