Affordable therapy in Dubai:
Early Career Professional (ECP) Program at Thrive
We have made therapy more accessible to people who need support with some of the most common mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, or family issues).
The Early Career Program (ECP) at Thrive provides the community with an option to access reduced-fee therapy from a newly-trained psychotherapist working under the close supervision of one of our more seasoned psychologists. Our team will work with you to find a good match based on the support that you need and our ECP’s background and expertise.
Our ECP professionals were hand-picked based on their training, interpersonal skills, and potential to grow into excellent psychotherapists.
There are two types of ECP professionals at Thrive:
Level 1 clinicians have more hands-on supervision and less direct clinical experience.
Level 2 clinicians have more direct clinical experience and independence (though still closely supervised by Dr. Chasity).
Read more about individual therapy at Thrive.
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Our early career professionals are here to help you, whether you need to heal or want to thrive.
Get in touch to find out how we can help you. Contact us however you feel most comfortable, for example Whatsapp message us, or feel free to call us on +971 56 895 2347. You can also email or simply send us a query via our online form. Instagram message, Facebook chat… whatever works best for you!
Our goal is to make you comfortable.
Dr. Chasity O’Connell
Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Advising Director, & ECP Program Supervisor
Licensed and trained in the USA and in Dubai, Dr. O'Connell has multiple advanced degrees in counseling, psychological science, and a doctorate in psychology (USA). She is a USA board-certified counselor (NBCC). In addition to providing therapy, Dr. O’Connell is the Clinical Advising Director at Thrive.
Level 1 Early Career Professionals (ECPs)
Horeya Khidr, M.Sc.
Licensed Psychologist (CDA) & Early Career Professional - Level 1
Horeya is a CDA-licensed psychologist who works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties. She has a particular interest in emotional regulation and supporting clients in improving their quality of life and overall psychological wellbeing, empowering them to live with greater balance, confidence, and emotional freedom.
Horeya completed her Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Sunderland (UK). She has trained and worked in the UAE and Egypt across multiple clinical settings.
Kriti KOthari, M.Sc.
Licensed Psychologist (CDA) & Early Career Professional - Level 1
Kriti is a CDA-licensed psychologist with an MSc in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from University College London (UCL), offering a compassionate and supportive space for adults navigating emotional and psychological challenges. She has experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions, as well as other complex mental health conditions.
Rania Kamal, M.A.
Licensed Assistant Psychologist (CDA) & Early Career Professional - Level 1
Rania is a CDA-licensed Assistant Psychologist. Before her journey in office management, Rania earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Alexandria (Egypt) and a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Ain Shams University (Egypt). She has a CBT Diploma from Eton (UK) and is currently part of Thrive's ECP program. As such, she is working closely under the supervision of Clinical Advising Director, Dr. Chasity O'Connell.
Level 2 Early Career Professionals (ECPs)
Cynthia Ghosn
CDA Licensed Psychologist & Early Career Professional - Level 2
Cynthia is a CDA Licensed Psychologist. She is in the process of completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Meridien University in the USA. She works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout/stress, life transitions, and relationship issues. Cynthia is part of our Early Career Professional (ECP) program. With her growing experience, she now works with greater professional independence while still receiving support from Clinical Advising Director, Dr. Chasity O’Connell.
