My name is Seham Abdelnaeim. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from The Chicago School, an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy, and I am currently a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Antioch University, New England.
I work from a culturally informed lens that integrates existing therapeutic frameworks, including Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and community-based practices. My aim is to highlight how culture, identity, and systemic factors shape mental health outcomes and to contribute to models that can be adapted across diverse communities and contexts.
I am bilingual in Arabic and English. Having been born and raised in Kuwait with a Kuwaiti mother, I identify as multicultural. This background has given me a unique perspective on the ways in which cultural norms, values, and expectations influence both psychological well-being and access to care. Growing up across different cultural frameworks has also deepened my sensitivity to issues of inclusion, belonging, and equity in therapeutic practice.
I see myself as an ongoing learner and passionate explorer of ideas. Beyond academics, I enjoy reading and writing, which bring balance and creativity to my life.