Credentials

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As a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from Sabanci University, Istanbul Turkey. I have completed postdoctoral training and extensive research on neurobiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, US.

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I further completed a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Mental Health and Health.

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Memberships

 

I am a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

 

Practice

I have worked with a range of populations and gained experience in various settings. I strive to practice from the highest ethical standards and have completed rigorous training in various modalities.

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I am trained and informed by a range of integrative approaches and modalities including:

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Trauma-informed care 

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Mindfulness

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Solution Focused

• Harm Reduction

• Recovery Oriented

• Family Systems

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I continue to engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure my practice is based on evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

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Additional Training and Qualifications

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• Interpersonal Psychotherapy - University of Toronto & Coursera

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Centre for Mindfulness Studies

• Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP)-PESI

• Trauma Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) - Ongoing

• Seeking Safety Webinar-Treatment Innovations  

• Trauma-Informed Practice Webinar-CMHA           

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• CBT Level II – Anxiety Disorders and Depression  WLU  

• CBT Level I - Fundamental Skills OISE, University of Toronto

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - Advanced Topics in Mental Health: Emotion-Focused Therapy- University of Toronto

• Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) - PESI

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 - Individual Therapy-York University Psychology

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 3-day Certification Training-PESI AU 

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): An Introduction to Essential Components-SickKids CCMHLI

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)-Social Work Practice in Mental Health - University of Toronto 

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)-University of British Columbia CPD

• Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Online Course-CAMH 

• Introduction to Problem Gambling Course-GGTU CAMH

• The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs - University of Toronto & Coursera

• The Art and Science of Love, Two days intensive  The Gottman Institute

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Specialization

My practice focuses on creating safety and addressing your unique needs. I have extensive training in trauma-informed care and integrating safety, collaboration and empowerment into my clinical practice. I will meet you where you are in your journey. We will work collaboratively to support you with the challenges, whether it is anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions or addressing traumatic experiences.

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Services

 I offer a range of therapeutic services, including individual counselling and psychotherapy in English and/or Turkish.​