Dr. Maryam Mousavi Nik, Ph.D., RCC
Dr. Maryam Mousavi Nik is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of professional experience in psychotherapy, academic research, and teaching. She is currently visiting associate professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a faculty member and former department head at leading academic institutions.
She holds licensure from the Psychological Association of Iran (PCOIRAN), and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor(RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors(BCACC). Dr. Mousavi Nik is also an editorial reviewer for several international academic journals.
She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, phobias, panic attacks, substance use disorders, as well as providing premarital counseling, couples therapy, and support for life transitions such as immigration and grief. Her integrative therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based models including CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, REBT, EFT, and the GottmanMethod.
Dr. Mousavi Nik has authored multiple books in both English and Persian, including Psychological Intervention in Infertility: A Comprehensive Handbook for Psychologists. She has presented more than 50 academic papers in national and international conferences and has contributed to various clinical and social research projects.
Her clinical philosophy centers on not just symptom relief, but meaningful transformation—rebuilding inner resilience, improving relational dynamics, and cultivating personal growth.
In her own words: “Therapy is not a space for judgment—it’s a space for discovery. I walk alongside my clients as they unfold their experiences, understand their emotions, and move toward lasting emotional balance.”
