- Interests
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Family and Couples Therapy
- Sexual Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Assessment
- Intelligence Testing
- Interests
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Family and Couples Therapy
- Sexual Therapy
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Assessment
- Intelligence Testing
Academic Background
Education and Expertise
- 2019-2021 Clinical Psychology Master's Degree, Üsküdar University, Istanbul
- Internship: Balıklı Rum Hospital Addiction Service, supervised by Assoc. Prof. M. Özkan Pektaş
- Clinical Application and Skills Training Internship, NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital, 2020
- 2014-2018 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul
- 2017-2018 High Honor Certificate, Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt (Global Volunteer and Global Talent Program)
Experience
- Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Algı Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Şişli, Istanbul
- ABA Therapist, Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate No: 2021/0045), supervised by Nicky Nükte Altıkulaç
- Specialization: Behavioral Methods for Children with Autism
- Theory of Mind Practice at Algı ABA Therapy and Child Development Center
- School Psychologist, Açı College, Başakşehir, Istanbul (August 2018 – January 2019)
- Neuropsychologist, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Çapa, Istanbul (September 2017 – August 2018)
Tests Administered
- MOXO d-CPT Attention Test (MOXO Turkey)
- WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
- Denver II Developmental Screening Test
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
- Neuropsychological Tests and Applications (Supervised by Prof. Dr. Öget ÖKTEM TANÖR, Istanbul Medical Faculty)
- Developmental and Behavioral Tests: AGTE, Metropolitan Readiness Test, Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Perception Test, Gesell Developmental Figures Test, Benton Visual Retention Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Sentence Completion Test, Drawing Tests, and Mood Scales
Certifications and Trainings
- Play Therapy: Experiential Play Therapist (DOT1/DOT2), Supervision Training at Psychology Istanbul, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
- EMDR Therapy: Level 1 Practitioner (Supervised by Expert Psychologist Emre Konuk, DBE, Istanbul)
- Short-Term Solution-Focused Therapy: Practitioner Certificate (Dr. Nevin Dölek, 2020)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): 300-Hour Theoretical Program by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur, 2020
- Schema Therapy: International Training (56 Hours) by Dr. Alp Karaosmanoğlu (Model & Techniques, Applications for Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders)
- Family Counseling Certification: MEB Approved, Üsküdar University & Sabahattin Zaim University
- Mindfulness Training: Zümre Atalay, 2nd Mindfulness Symposium
Conferences and Workshops
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Neuroscience Congress (2017)
- Üsküdar University 5th International Evolution Congress (2017)
- 2nd Awareness (Mindfulness) Symposium (2017)
- Koç University Psychology Day (2017)
- 22nd National Social Psychiatry Congress (2016)
- 1st Eurasian Positive Psychology Congress (2016)
- G20 World Brain Mapping & Therapeutic Scientific Summit (2015)
- 1st Psychology Day at Istanbul Science University (2015)
- 18th National Psychology Congress, Uludağ University (2014)
- Psychotherapy Symposium at Istanbul Bilgi University (2014)
Languages
- English: Upper Intermediate (B1-B2)
- Spanish: Beginner
- Arabic: Beginner (A1-A2)
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Psychological Association (TPD)
- RUSİHAK
- Tohum Autism Foundation, LÖSEV, UNICEF, Greenpeace
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Psychology Istanbul Center for Counseling, Training, and Research
- DBE (Behavioral Sciences Institute)
Education and Expertise
- 2019-2021 Clinical Psychology Master's Degree, Üsküdar University, Istanbul
- Internship: Balıklı Rum Hospital Addiction Service, supervised by Assoc. Prof. M. Özkan Pektaş
- Clinical Application and Skills Training Internship, NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital, 2020
- 2014-2018 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul
- 2017-2018 High Honor Certificate, Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt (Global Volunteer and Global Talent Program)
Experience
- Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Algı Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, Şişli, Istanbul
- ABA Therapist, Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate No: 2021/0045), supervised by Nicky Nükte Altıkulaç
- Specialization: Behavioral Methods for Children with Autism
- Theory of Mind Practice at Algı ABA Therapy and Child Development Center
- School Psychologist, Açı College, Başakşehir, Istanbul (August 2018 – January 2019)
- Neuropsychologist, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Çapa, Istanbul (September 2017 – August 2018)
Tests Administered
- MOXO d-CPT Attention Test (MOXO Turkey)
- WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
- Denver II Developmental Screening Test
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
- Neuropsychological Tests and Applications (Supervised by Prof. Dr. Öget ÖKTEM TANÖR, Istanbul Medical Faculty)
- Developmental and Behavioral Tests: AGTE, Metropolitan Readiness Test, Bender-Gestalt Visual-Motor Perception Test, Gesell Developmental Figures Test, Benton Visual Retention Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Sentence Completion Test, Drawing Tests, and Mood Scales
Certifications and Trainings
- Play Therapy: Experiential Play Therapist (DOT1/DOT2), Supervision Training at Psychology Istanbul, Nişantaşı, Istanbul
- EMDR Therapy: Level 1 Practitioner (Supervised by Expert Psychologist Emre Konuk, DBE, Istanbul)
- Short-Term Solution-Focused Therapy: Practitioner Certificate (Dr. Nevin Dölek, 2020)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): 300-Hour Theoretical Program by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zihni Sungur, 2020
- Schema Therapy: International Training (56 Hours) by Dr. Alp Karaosmanoğlu (Model & Techniques, Applications for Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders)
- Family Counseling Certification: MEB Approved, Üsküdar University & Sabahattin Zaim University
- Mindfulness Training: Zümre Atalay, 2nd Mindfulness Symposium
Conferences and Workshops
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Neuroscience Congress (2017)
- Üsküdar University 5th International Evolution Congress (2017)
- 2nd Awareness (Mindfulness) Symposium (2017)
- Koç University Psychology Day (2017)
- 22nd National Social Psychiatry Congress (2016)
- 1st Eurasian Positive Psychology Congress (2016)
- G20 World Brain Mapping & Therapeutic Scientific Summit (2015)
- 1st Psychology Day at Istanbul Science University (2015)
- 18th National Psychology Congress, Uludağ University (2014)
- Psychotherapy Symposium at Istanbul Bilgi University (2014)
Languages
- English: Upper Intermediate (B1-B2)
- Spanish: Beginner
- Arabic: Beginner (A1-A2)
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Psychological Association (TPD)
- RUSİHAK
- Tohum Autism Foundation, LÖSEV, UNICEF, Greenpeace
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Psychology Istanbul Center for Counseling, Training, and Research
- DBE (Behavioral Sciences Institute)
Scientific Publications
Research Projects and Activities
Mayıs 2016 – Mayıs 2017, İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi, İstanbul
Alzheimer Hastalığı ve Bilişsel Süreçleri (Sunduğum Proje)
Parkinsonda Psikoz ve Tedavisi (Grup Çalışma Atölyesi)
Mart 2017 – Mart 2017, Koç Üniversitesi, İstanbul
Cinsel Farkındalık Projesi
Danışman: Seksolog Rayka Kumru
Proje Başlığı: “İnsan Cinselliği”
Kasım 2016 – (Halen) (n) Beyin Projesi Danışman: Sinan Canan
Kasım 2016 – Haziran 2017, Üsküdar Üniversitesi, İstanbul
PAMER Makale Yazısı (Psikoloji Öğrencileri Çalışma Grubu)
Danışman: Yrd. Doç. Merve Kavakçı
Proje Başlığı: “Türkiye’deki Fast Food Kültürünün Postkolonyal Etkileri”
Şubat 2013 – Haziran2013, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, İstanbul
Deneysel Psikoloji Projesi
Danışman: Yrd. Doç. Ryan Wise
Proje Başlığı: “Effects of analytic thinking on religion beliefs”
Temmuz 2017 ¬– Ağustos 2017, Zagazig University, El Sharkia Zagazig, MISIR
Enlighten – Teaching Turkish and English Opportunity in EGYPT #4 (AIESEC)
CancerVive – Cancer Care Opportunity in Egypt (Alexandria)
Good Health (AIESEC)
Research Projects and Activities
Mayıs 2016 – Mayıs 2017, İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi, İstanbul
Alzheimer Hastalığı ve Bilişsel Süreçleri (Sunduğum Proje)
Parkinsonda Psikoz ve Tedavisi (Grup Çalışma Atölyesi)
Mart 2017 – Mart 2017, Koç Üniversitesi, İstanbul
Cinsel Farkındalık Projesi
Danışman: Seksolog Rayka Kumru
Proje Başlığı: “İnsan Cinselliği”
Kasım 2016 – (Halen) (n) Beyin Projesi Danışman: Sinan Canan
Kasım 2016 – Haziran 2017, Üsküdar Üniversitesi, İstanbul
PAMER Makale Yazısı (Psikoloji Öğrencileri Çalışma Grubu)
Danışman: Yrd. Doç. Merve Kavakçı
Proje Başlığı: “Türkiye’deki Fast Food Kültürünün Postkolonyal Etkileri”
Şubat 2013 – Haziran2013, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi, İstanbul
Deneysel Psikoloji Projesi
Danışman: Yrd. Doç. Ryan Wise
Proje Başlığı: “Effects of analytic thinking on religion beliefs”
Temmuz 2017 ¬– Ağustos 2017, Zagazig University, El Sharkia Zagazig, MISIR
Enlighten – Teaching Turkish and English Opportunity in EGYPT #4 (AIESEC)
CancerVive – Cancer Care Opportunity in Egypt (Alexandria)
Good Health (AIESEC)
