Psychoemotional support in the center of Riga
Professional scientifically based psychological and psychotherapeutic assistance
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The program consists of elements of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, the use of virtual reality glasses and training in various self-help techniques
There is no such specialized program in Latvia, which includes a psychiatrist and a psychologist
Program for the treatment of (Insomnia)
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a breathing coach, it is a device that helps to harmonize the rhythm of breathing and relax.
1) difficulty falling asleep and/or waking up several times at night with difficulty falling asleep again and/or waking up earlier in the morning;
2) mentioned complaints continue at least 3 nights a week every week for at least a month
3) in addition to the points above, there are complaints about decreased productivity and concentration the next day, fatigue.
Insomnia can be acute - up to a month or chronic - longer than a month. Insomnia is also divided into primary insomnia, in the case of which there is no disease that would cause insomnia as one of the symptoms or consequences, but insomnia arises "as if from nothing". A secondary insomnia is caused by some physical illness, such as thyroid problems, adrenal function disorders, medication use, etc. Insomnia can also be caused by illnesses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar affective disorder.
The first consultation usually takes place with a psychiatrist who helps draw up a treatment plan. During the consultation, the following takes place: assessment of the state of health, collection of information from the patient, instructions are given on how to fill in the sleep diary. In the first session, no active treatment process takes place, because it is necessary to analyze the situation, to understand whether a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is suitable for specific person specifically for insomnia. 1-2 weeks’ time is given to obtain data on sleep-wake mode, it is determined whether the patient is suitable for therapy, information on available therapeutic strategies is provided. The second consultation: the treatment plan is determined, the primary interventions to be applied (sleep restriction, stimulus control). Third/fourth consultation: sleep time is titrated according to the patient's sleep efficiency indicators, unclear questions are clarified. Sleep hygiene review. Overview of sleep diaries. Discussing the benefits and coexistence of therapy. Exercises and techniques for relaxation. Fifth and sixth consultation: cognitive therapy session (identifying negative thoughts regarding sleep), continued sleep titration, creation of tactics in case of relapse or repeated disturbances, preventive measures.
1) Is the psychologist certified? Each country is responsible for ensuring that psychologists are competent to provide their services. Only those who are properly trained receive the certificate!
2) If you have health insurance, you can find out if it will cover this professional's therapy. Are there limits to the number of sessions covered by your insurance?
3) Another way to find a psychotherapist is to ask friends or a doctor to recommend someone they trust.
4) Although it is not too difficult to find a therapist's name and contacts, it may take more time to find a psychologist that you consider "good". Here are some helpful tips:
4.1) Find out if the psychologist is familiar with evidence-based consulting for your problems and if the psychologist uses it in their practice. It is counseling that has been scientifically tested and proven to be effective. Evidence-based treatments (e.g., for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, etc.) are based on research that meets scientific criteria.
4.2) Ask if the psychologist has had experience in solving similar problems. Some psychologists/therapists specialize in working with children or families, adults or the elderly. Some may have extensive experience with the issues you are concerned about. If possible, find out how much experience they have had.
4.3) Find out how much the service will cost, how much should be paid for missed sessions and, if possible, how long the therapy might last.
Is the therapist based in a clinic, health center, private practice, or elsewhere?
4.4) Find out what type of therapy your potential specialist might provide (e.g., long-term or short-term, individual or group therapy, which theoretical orientation) and see if it matches your preferences.
4.5) Remember that choosing a therapist is a very personal matter. There is no universal therapist. It is important that you feel trust and that this therapist can help you.
After you've gathered all of this information (or as much as you can), give yourself some time to think about it all. You may want to make initial appointments with one or two potential therapists to see how well you feel with them. Take the time to find the right therapist for you!
CBT is based on several basic principles, including:
1) Psychological problems are partly based on faulty or maladaptive thinking and partly on learned maladaptive behavior patterns. An essential idea is that people who suffer from psychological problems can learn better ways to cope with them, thereby alleviating their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
2) The CBT approach places great emphasis on changing thinking patterns or perceptions. Some strategies:
2.1) learn to recognize thinking errors (every one of us has them) that cause problems, and then reevaluate them in light of reality. It's not about thinking positively. It's about learning how to think REALISTICALLY, it helps to better understand the behavior and motivation of other people,
2.2) learn to use problem-solving skills to deal with difficult situations,
2.3) it is essential to learn to develop greater confidence in one's abilities.
3) CBT techniques also include strategies to change behavior patterns. For instance:
3.1) Facing your fears instead of avoiding them
3.2) Role-plays are used to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others.
3.3) Techniques to learn how to "calm" the mind and relax the body are learned.
4) Not all strategies are used in all CBTs. Rather, the psychologist and the patient/client collaborate to understand the problem and develop a counseling strategy, according to the goals, resources, needs
5) CBT emphasizes helping people learn to be their own therapists. Through in-session exercises/tasks/strategies, as well as "homework" outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills through which they can learn to change their problematic thinking, emotions, and behaviors.
6) CBT therapists emphasize what is happening in a person's current life, but this does not mean that they do not work with past experiences. Therapists work with the past in a structured and focused way. Some knowledge of one's history is required, but the focus is on moving forward in time and developing more effective ways to deal with life's challenges.
7) CBT is not mechanical or "cold therapy". As with any therapy, the therapeutic relationship and the needs of the client are at the center.
8) CBT therapists have experience in self-therapy and supervision.
sense of self-identity and autonomy, appreciation
the freedom to express your feelings and talk about what you need
the ability to play and be spontaneous
safe, age-appropriate boundaries and limits.
Through yoga, we can get rid of accumulated stress, learn to feel and recognize our emotions through inner experience, not react so sharply to emotional triggers, as well as regain the joy of everyday life. A therapeutic yoga practice is suitable for people suffering from increased stress, sleep disorders, body pain/discomfort, inability to focus and chronic fatigue.
Anyone can attend the classes - the practice is adapted to each body and can be practiced even by the most inflexible ones. :)
A yoga specialist is a specially trained professional who cares about the safety and well-being of clients, adjusts exercises according to client needs and will help you find your way back to yourself.
you are feeling anxiety, depression
there is a loss of interest
you are feeling insecure about yourself
you are experiencing difficulties in relationships
a crisis situation has occured
support in case of loss, work with traumatic events
Also, a psychologist can perform a psychological assessment (cognitive abilities, intelligence, emotional sphere, personality research) and can provide psycho-educational information (for example, in matters of raising children).
FAQ
1) difficulty falling asleep and/or waking up several times at night with difficulty falling asleep again and/or waking up earlier in the morning;
2) mentioned complaints continue at least 3 nights a week every week for at least a month
3) in addition to the points above, there are complaints about decreased productivity and concentration the next day, fatigue.
Insomnia can be acute - up to a month or chronic - longer than a month. Insomnia is also divided into primary insomnia, in the case of which there is no disease that would cause insomnia as one of the symptoms or consequences, but insomnia arises "as if from nothing". A secondary insomnia is caused by some physical illness, such as thyroid problems, adrenal function disorders, medication use, etc. Insomnia can also be caused by illnesses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar affective disorder.
The first consultation usually takes place with a psychiatrist who helps draw up a treatment plan. During the consultation, the following takes place: assessment of the state of health, collection of information from the patient, instructions are given on how to fill in the sleep diary. In the first session, no active treatment process takes place, because it is necessary to analyze the situation, to understand whether a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is suitable for specific person specifically for insomnia. 1-2 weeks’ time is given to obtain data on sleep-wake mode, it is determined whether the patient is suitable for therapy, information on available therapeutic strategies is provided. The second consultation: the treatment plan is determined, the primary interventions to be applied (sleep restriction, stimulus control). Third/fourth consultation: sleep time is titrated according to the patient's sleep efficiency indicators, unclear questions are clarified. Sleep hygiene review. Overview of sleep diaries. Discussing the benefits and coexistence of therapy. Exercises and techniques for relaxation. Fifth and sixth consultation: cognitive therapy session (identifying negative thoughts regarding sleep), continued sleep titration, creation of tactics in case of relapse or repeated disturbances, preventive measures.
1) Is the psychologist certified? Each country is responsible for ensuring that psychologists are competent to provide their services. Only those who are properly trained receive the certificate!
2) If you have health insurance, you can find out if it will cover this professional's therapy. Are there limits to the number of sessions covered by your insurance?
3) Another way to find a psychotherapist is to ask friends or a doctor to recommend someone they trust.
4) Although it is not too difficult to find a therapist's name and contacts, it may take more time to find a psychologist that you consider "good". Here are some helpful tips:
4.1) Find out if the psychologist is familiar with evidence-based consulting for your problems and if the psychologist uses it in their practice. It is counseling that has been scientifically tested and proven to be effective. Evidence-based treatments (e.g., for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, etc.) are based on research that meets scientific criteria.
4.2) Ask if the psychologist has had experience in solving similar problems. Some psychologists/therapists specialize in working with children or families, adults or the elderly. Some may have extensive experience with the issues you are concerned about. If possible, find out how much experience they have had.
4.3) Find out how much the service will cost, how much should be paid for missed sessions and, if possible, how long the therapy might last.
Is the therapist based in a clinic, health center, private practice, or elsewhere?
4.4) Find out what type of therapy your potential specialist might provide (e.g., long-term or short-term, individual or group therapy, which theoretical orientation) and see if it matches your preferences.
4.5) Remember that choosing a therapist is a very personal matter. There is no universal therapist. It is important that you feel trust and that this therapist can help you.
After you've gathered all of this information (or as much as you can), give yourself some time to think about it all. You may want to make initial appointments with one or two potential therapists to see how well you feel with them. Take the time to find the right therapist for you!
CBT is based on several basic principles, including:
1) Psychological problems are partly based on faulty or maladaptive thinking and partly on learned maladaptive behavior patterns. An essential idea is that people who suffer from psychological problems can learn better ways to cope with them, thereby alleviating their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
2) The CBT approach places great emphasis on changing thinking patterns or perceptions. Some strategies:
2.1) learn to recognize thinking errors (every one of us has them) that cause problems, and then reevaluate them in light of reality. It's not about thinking positively. It's about learning how to think REALISTICALLY, it helps to better understand the behavior and motivation of other people,
2.2) learn to use problem-solving skills to deal with difficult situations,
2.3) it is essential to learn to develop greater confidence in one's abilities.
3) CBT techniques also include strategies to change behavior patterns. For instance:
3.1) Facing your fears instead of avoiding them
3.2) Role-plays are used to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others.
3.3) Techniques to learn how to "calm" the mind and relax the body are learned.
4) Not all strategies are used in all CBTs. Rather, the psychologist and the patient/client collaborate to understand the problem and develop a counseling strategy, according to the goals, resources, needs
5) CBT emphasizes helping people learn to be their own therapists. Through in-session exercises/tasks/strategies, as well as "homework" outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills through which they can learn to change their problematic thinking, emotions, and behaviors.
6) CBT therapists emphasize what is happening in a person's current life, but this does not mean that they do not work with past experiences. Therapists work with the past in a structured and focused way. Some knowledge of one's history is required, but the focus is on moving forward in time and developing more effective ways to deal with life's challenges.
7) CBT is not mechanical or "cold therapy". As with any therapy, the therapeutic relationship and the needs of the client are at the center.
8) CBT therapists have experience in self-therapy and supervision.
sense of self-identity and autonomy, appreciation
the freedom to express your feelings and talk about what you need
the ability to play and be spontaneous
safe, age-appropriate boundaries and limits.
Through yoga, we can get rid of accumulated stress, learn to feel and recognize our emotions through inner experience, not react so sharply to emotional triggers, as well as regain the joy of everyday life. A therapeutic yoga practice is suitable for people suffering from increased stress, sleep disorders, body pain/discomfort, inability to focus and chronic fatigue.
Anyone can attend the classes - the practice is adapted to each body and can be practiced even by the most inflexible ones. :)
A yoga specialist is a specially trained professional who cares about the safety and well-being of clients, adjusts exercises according to client needs and will help you find your way back to yourself.
you are feeling anxiety, depression
there is a loss of interest
you are feeling insecure about yourself
you are experiencing difficulties in relationships
a crisis situation has occured
support in case of loss, work with traumatic events
Also, a psychologist can perform a psychological assessment (cognitive abilities, intelligence, emotional sphere, personality research) and can provide psycho-educational information (for example, in matters of raising children).
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Kr. Valdemāra iela 33-30, Rīga, LV-1010
Tel.: +371 28700566
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl
Psychiatrist, CBT psychotherapist in training.
Certificate no. 67434
Professional development:
2020 - now, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2021, CBT-I course
09.03 – 13.03.2021, Participation in the Edinburgh Sleep Medicine Course 2020
08.10.2018 – 10.10.2018, Participation in ECNP Workshop on Clinical Research Methods in Barcelona, Spain
21.07.2018 – 25.07.2018, Participation in the EFPT Forum for Young Psychiatrists, in Bristol, Great Britain
25.03.2018 – 31.03.2018, Participation in the AAF/OMI Program Salzburg Medical Seminars International Psychiatry 2018, in Salzburg, Austria
25.06.17 – 30.06.17, Participation in ECNP School of Neuropsychopharmacology, Oxford, Great Britain
30.04.17 – 02.04.17, Participation in the "Leadership and Professional Skills Course" for young psychiatrists, Led by prof. Norman Sartorius and prof. Ida Hageman Pedersen in Vilnius, Lithuania,
Supervisions of insomnia treatment with Prof. Dieter Rieman
Field of interest:
Participation in the experience exchange seminar of educational institutions of the National Network of Health-Promoting Schools organized by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control on the promotion of mental health and prevention of bullying in educational institutions
Treating insomnia using CBT
Treatment of mood disorders, treatment of anxiety spectrum disorders
Treatment of pregnancy and postpartum psychiatric disorders
Using CBT in practice
Working languages: LV, ENG, RU
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes./C.Jung/
Educational
Management, RPIVA Work experience in education and training 1 / 5
2013, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
2019, Supervisor/trainer of Individual Schema Therapy 2022, Compassion therapy for pregnant women Training, 2022 Nature Based Therapy
2021, USA MBCT - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy - Harvard Medical School
2021, CBT-I course
2021, Harvard Medical School - Mindfulness Program in Depression cases
2020 - 2022, Mindfulness program for pregnant women and partners
2020, Basic Level of Child and Adolescent Schema Therapy Training
2019, basic level in Group Schema Therapy training
2019, Use of Virtual Technologies in counseling
2018, Mindfulness practice training – Vilnius Medical Academy
2018, DBT therapy
2019, Supervisor of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2015, EMDR
2013, Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities
Work experience:
2021 – currently, lecturer – Riga Stradins University, Department of Health Psychology and Pedagogy
- currently, peripatetic teacher - Riga Stradins University, Department of Psychiatry. Lecturer in the 2nd and 4th year of psychiatry residency, "Crisis and support psychotherapy" (32 h), "Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy" (32 h) courses
currently, Clinical Psychologist - Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center.
currently, Clinical Psychologist – Medical Society “ARS”
currently, Expert in the Latvian Science Council (Until June 1, 2025)
Field of interest:
03.2021 – currently, methodology development and implementation management and research development services for the development of girls' achievements and talents in the field of STEM" (identification no. VISC 2020/25)
Working languages: LV, ENG, RU
Services:
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Schema therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy
EMDR
Individual and group consultations
Supervisions
Lectures, classes for organizations
Intelligence Diagnostics
There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them – Denis Waitley.
Education:
2020, ODYSSEA International CBT Institute (Prague, Czech Republic) (cognitive behavioral therapy specialist)
2015, University of Latvia, professional master's degree in psychology, psychologist qualification (specialization – clinical psychology)University of Groningen, The Netherlands
2009 - 2012, University of Latvia, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology
Work experience:
currently, Children's Rights Protection State Inspectorate, Director of the Support Department for Families with Children
2021, Children's Rights Protection State Inspectorate, Deputy Director of the Support Department for Families with Children
2019, Adolescent Resource Center, psychologist
currently, Clinic " Pyramid", psychologist
2018, Children's Rights Protection State Inspectorate, Referent of the Department of Support for Families with Children for hotline cooperation with foreign institutions, international and non-governmental organizations
2018, support event "Motivation program for job search and mentor (social mentor) services for long-term unemployed" implemented by Ltd Skrivanek Baltic, social mentor
2017, Children's Rights Protection State Inspectorate, Referent of the Support Department for Families with Children
2015, LU psychological assistance center, consultant – psychologist
Professional development:
Participation in the trainings "Mindfulness for stress reduction using CBT methods" and "Mindfulness in organizations"
Participation in training "Minor-friendly interrogation techniques" (Certificate 2019)
Participation in the "Schema Therapy Basic Level" training (Certificate, 2020)
Participation in the training "Art therapy methods in working with trauma experienced children" (2021)
Participation in the training "From a specialist to a manager" (Certificate, 2021)
Participation in the training "A child resource-focused approach after a crisis" (2021)
Participation in the training "Manager as a leader" (Certificate, 2021)
Participation in the training "Neurobiological and psychological aspects of trauma and bereavement" (2021)
ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) therapy training (Certificate, 2021)
Participation in the professional development study course "Coaching as a modern management style" (2022)
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG, GER
“Know all the theories, master all techniques, but as you touch human soul be just an other human soul” ( Carl Jung)
Education:
currently, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2017, Riga Stradins University, Faculty of Rehabilitation (Art therapy – drama therapy)
2004, Riga Academy of Pedagogy and Educational Management
Work experience:
currently, Hospital "Ģintermuiža", Art therapist
currently, BKUS (Children's Clinical University Hospital) psychiatry, Art therapist
2015, Crisis and consultation center "Skalbes". Consultant
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG, GER
Education:
2021, University of Latvia, Professional master's study program in clinical psychology (graduated on February 10, 2021)
2019, Completed training and obtained the right to lead the parent training program "Emotional education of children"
2017, University of Latvia, bachelor's degree in psychology (graduated on February 24, 2017)
Work experience:
currently, "Dardedze" Center - psychological counseling and research
2018 - 2019, Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center, outpatient center "Pārdaugava" - psychological research
“Your body is a real treasure chest that holds memories and stories, a reliable ally in good and bad times, your only home that has ever existed and will ever be. It’s worth getting to know it and listening to it, isn’t it?”
Education:
currently, Psychotherapy specialist - Latvian Psychotherapeutic Society of Psychoorganic Analysis
2016, Art therapist with specialization in dance and movement therapy – Riga Stradins University
2013, Occupational therapist – Riga Stradins University
Work experience:
currently, university lecturer, Riga Stradins University
currently, Dance and Movement Therapist, Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center Outpatient Center "Pārdaugava"
currently, Ergotherapist, Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center Outpatient Center "Pārdaugava"
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG
Clinical and health psychologist.
"Happiness is not a life without problems, but the ability to solve them". (St. Maraboli)
Psychologist’s Register no. 7001366
Education:
2022, TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises), Neurogenic tremor training
2022, Schema Therapy Basic Training. Schema therapy in working with complex trauma, Jānis Briedis, UK
2022, Certified Practitioner in the Science of Wellbeing, Genos International
2021, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Maria do Céu Salvador, Coimbra University, Portugal
2019 – 2021, Professional master's degree in psychology and psychologist qualification (specialization – clinical psychology). Riga Stradins University
2018 - 2019, Business & personal coach, ICF (International Coach Federation) accreditation. Baltic Coaching Centre
2008 - 2011, Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Salford
Work experience:
2021 - present, Clinical and Health Psychologist for Healthcare Workers. ZKRS
2020, Psychologist, psychological counseling for RSU foreign students. RSU student support service
2020, Practice of a clinical psychologist - psychological counseling and group therapy. Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Outpatient Center "Pārdaugava"
2019, Practice of a clinical psychologist - cognitive evaluation and psychological counseling. Vaivari National Rehabilitation Center
Field of interest:
Short-term counseling with the aim of seeing changes as quickly as possible and strengthening them in practice
Mindfulness-based practices in dealing with depression symptoms and early prevention of burnout syndrome
Time perspective and its influence on human satisfaction with life and work
Self-compassion as a healthy alternative in working with self-confidence (self compassion versus self confidence)
I use CBT, ACT and schema therapy methods in my work with clients
Services:
Psychological counseling in person or remotely: LV and ENG
Research: LV
Art therapist.
A person is made up of 80% water. But if a person has neither a dream nor a goal in life, then he is just a vertical puddle. (Joke) Then start dreaming!!!
Education:
2018 - 2021, RSU Faculty of Rehabilitation, professional master's degree in health care and professional qualification of art therapist
1995 - 1997, Latvian Academy of Arts, Master of Arts degree, and professional qualification of an artist, in the prof. I. Zariņš master workshop of monumental painting
1991 - 1995, Latvian Academy of Arts, Bachelor of Arts degree
2022, Psychiatry course at RSU Open University
2017-2018, RSU preparatory courses for master's studies in the Art Therapy program
2012, Goethe Institute German language courses, Berlin, Germany
Work experience:
2022, drama therapist at the support center “Pērle”, Cesis, lecturer at RSU free choice course "Introduction to art therapy"
2021-2022, drama therapist "Tree of Life" in the oncology patient camp, “Spēka avots”
Professional development:
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG, GER
Clinical and health psychologist
"Enjoy the colors of life and don't be afraid to show them!"
Registration number. 3001394
Education:
2022, Professional master's degree in clinical psychology and psychologist qualification, University of Latvia
2020, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Latvia
Work experience:
01.10.2021 – currently, a Play Therapist in medical play at the Children's Clinical University Hospital
01.10.2021 – 31.05.2022, Psychological counseling and research at the Center for Psychological Assistance of the University of Latvia
01.09.2020 – 31.12.2021, Crisis and counseling center "Skalbes", crisis line number 116123 consultant
Professional development:
Crisis intervention, improvement level, (Association "Skalbes", 2021). Certificate No. 811/2021
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT: Basic Knowledge Level (Baltic Schema Therapy Institute, 2021)
Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC-IV)
Achenbach's empirically based research system for the assessment of preschool, school-aged children and adults (ASEBA) (University of Latvia, Certificate No. 1-34-2022).
Working languages: LV, RU, research is carried out in LV
"Always will I bathe my days in the golden glow of enthusiasm" (Og Mandino)
Education:
2020 - now, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2017, Riga Stradins University – professional master's degree: master's study program "Health Psychology"
2002, Riga University of Pedagogy and Educational Management - psychologist assistant qualification
Work experience:
2021, PRC - adolescent resource center (Tukums branch) - psychologist
2009, Kalnciems parish secondary school - psychologist
2002, Psychologist's private practice - registered in SRS
Professional development:
2021, CAMS- care Reducing the risk of suicide
2019-2020, ERASMUS+ program with training in Finland, exchange of experience in Sweden, Norway
27.09. – 21.12. 2019, Psychological assessment with the Latvian Clinical Personality Test for Adults (LKPT)
2018, Wechsler Intelligence Test WISC-IV
18.06. – 27.06.2012, WJ IE Woodcock Johnson Cognitive Ability Test
Working languages: LV, RUS, ENG
“Whoever has learned to be anxious in the right way has learned the ultimate” (Søren Kierkegaard)
Education:
currently, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2019, Master's degree in psychology and psychologist qualification (clinical psychology), University of Latvia
2015, Bachelor's degree in psychology, University of Latvia
Work experience:
currently, Psychologist’s private practice
Professional development:
Working with post-traumatic stress disorder. Dialectical behavior therapy for PTSD (DBT-PTSD), Martin Bohus, University of Heidelberg
Working with dissociative disorders. Dissociative disorders - occurrence, disorders, diagnostic principles.
Professional Competence Center of the Latvian Psychological Society.
Dealing with suicide risk. CAMS Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality
Work with personality disorders, mentalization. Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, London
Working with restlessness and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Competence
Center of the Latvian Psychological Society
Field of interest:
Psychological counseling (short-term and long-term)
Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy
Psychological research of personality structure, cognitive and emotional sphere
Conducting support and psychoeducational groups
I work with adults
I believe that successful psychotherapy is based on human connection - acceptance, benevolence and responsibility. Complementing this with evidence-based knowledge, together we can create an opportunity to reduce suffering, move towards change and self-acceptance
Working languages: LV, ENG
Clinical and health psychologist.
In freedom comes safety, in safety comes joy. I believe that when you experience joy, seemingly intractable problems become solvable. There are no unsolvable problems in freedom, that's for sure. Shall we talk?
Education:
2019 - 2021, University of Latvia/ Psychology, master's degree
2017 - 2018, Leiden University/ Psychology (BSc), Exchange program
2016 - 2019, University of Latvia/ Psychology, bachelor's degree
2012 - 2015, University of Latvia/ Cultural and social anthropology, bachelor's degree
Work experience:
2020 - 2021, Ltd "Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center Outpatient Center "Pārdaugava"/ Practice in clinical psychology
2020 - 2021, LU Psychological Assistance Center (PPC)/ Internship in psychological counseling
2014 - 2017, Society "Museums Revealed"/ Board member, project manager
2015 - 2016, "Tree of Life" Oncology Patient Support Association/ Assistant Project Manager
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG
“There is only one thing more natural than thinking: breathing. And by breathing we find the way back to happiness". (Mario Maruffi)
Education:
2022, Yoga specialist, SPA SCHOOL Training Centre
960 hours of professional education in yoga speciality. Philosophy and History of Yoga, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Practice of Hatha, Iyengar and Kundalini Yoga, Communication Psychology
Work experience:
2022, leader of yoga classes "Time to Breathe: Youth Mental Health Festival"
2022, Yoga practice, Lastadija, creative quarter
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG
“We can learn something new any time we believe we can”. (V.Satir)
Education:
2020, Master's degree in psychology, University of Latvia
2017, Clinical psychology, Bachelor's degree in psychology with distinction, University of Latvia
2008, Bachelor's degree in political science, University of Latvia
Work experience:
currently, Psychologist at mental health platform Siffi
currently, Psychologist in private practice.
2021, Psychologist at the Adolescent Resource Center.
Professional development:
2022, "How do psychologists recognize the signs of alcohol addiction?", Exploro training center, Dr.med. Velga Sudraba
2021, «Working with the restlessness and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic», Intellego, Mg.psych. Marina Brice.
2021, Protection of Children's Rights. 40 hours of professional quality development for psychologists.
2021, Neuroscience of depression, trauma and neurofeedback, Ekaterina Vinnik, M.D., Ph.D, neuroscientist.
2019, Sport Psychology for Athlete's Development, Barca InnovaIon Hub.
Working languages: LV, ENG
Services:
Psychological research
Psychological counseling
Research
"Each of us has only one true calling - to find the way to ourselves". (Herman Hesse)
Education:
2022, Professional master's degree in psychology and psychologist qualification (Series PD F No. 9750) University of Latvia, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts
2020, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology with distinction (Series BD F No. 9148) University of Latvia, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts
Work experience:
Psychologist at the Psychological Assistance Center of the University of Latvia. Psychological counseling and psychological research under the supervision of a psychologist-supervisor
Psychologist in the Social Service of the municipality of Ikšķile region
Professional development:
2022, Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children (WISC-IV) (certificate No. 1-35-2022)
2022, Achenbach's empirically based research system for the assessment of preschool, school-age children and adults (ASEBA) (Certificate No. 1-35-2022)
2018, Basic course of mindfulness practice (20 contact hours) Institution of Professional development and further education "Miervidi"
Working languages: LV
"The main meeting in life is meeting yourself".
Education:
2020 - now, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2018-2020, LU: professional master's degree in psychology and psychologist qualification; qualification "Clinical psychology"
Work experience:
2019-2021, Adolescent Resource Center: adolescent mental health specialist, clinical psychologist
2017 - currently, Private practice
Professional development:
"CBT work with children and adolescents"
"Schema Therapy in Working with Adolescents and Adults" Society of Schema Therapy
ACT Approach Training
CAMS – Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, Mentalization – Based Treatment for Adolescents (MBT-A)
Riga Gestalt Institute specialization "Working with children in psychotherapy"
"Therapeutic techniques and tools for working with abused children", "Dārdedze" center
LPMC, professional qualification improvement program "In the field of protection of children's rights"
Field of interest:
Adolescents: Psychodiagnostics: cognitive and socio-emotional research, Personality disorders (Borderline, Bipolar disorders, Narcissistic), Anxiety disorders, including OCD and Panic attacks, Depression, Self-harmous behavior, Gender identity issues, Identity issues. Relationship of parents and children. Counseling parents about adolescence.
Adults: Personality Disorders (Borderline, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders, including OCD and Panic Attacks, Depression, Gender Identity Issues, Burnout, Relationships.
Working languages: LV, RU
“There is a space between stimulus and response. In this space our power to choose our response lies. Our growth and freedom lies In our response”. (Viktor Emil Frankl)
Education:
currently, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2021, Basic level of schema therapy
2016, Professional master's degree in psychology, University of Latvia
Work experience:
currently, private practice of Antonina Kushnarenko - clinical psychologist
currently, Ltd "Children and Adolescent Resource Center" - clinical psychologist
Ltd "Children Clinical University Hospital" - clinical psychologist (Project: psycho-emotional support for medical workers)
2021, "Children's Clinical University Hospital", Children's Psychiatry Clinic - clinical psychologist
2016, Psychological assistance center, University of Latvia
Field of interest:
I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, burnout, low self-esteem, crisis situations, conflict at work, PTSS un kPTSS. In my work, I apply the basic principles of CBT and Scheme psychotherapy.
I regularly attend individual and group supervisions, seminars and conferences.
Working languages: LV, RU
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
Education:
currently, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2015, Systemic family psychotherapy, introduction to systemic work
2011, Professional master's degree in psychology with the qualification of a clinical psychologist, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts of the University of Latvia
2008, Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts of the University of Latvia
currently, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy speciality, Latvian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Association
2015, Systemic family psychotherapy, introduction to systemic work
2011, Professional master's degree in psychology with the qualification of a clinical psychologist, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts of the University of Latvia
2008, Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogy, Psychology and Arts of the University of Latvia
Work experience:
currently, Psychologist in private practice
currently, conducting an educational program (support group) for single-parent families "Resources for parents, opportunities for children"
currently, Psychological counseling for families and children at the SOS family support center "AIRI vecākiem"
currently, Riga Stradins University, lecturer at the Department of Health Psychology and Pedagogy, Faculty of Public Health and Social Welfare
currently, Clinical Psychologist, Ltd "Children's Clinical University Hospital", Psychological Support Service. Diagnostics and counseling for children and their parents
2019, Psychologist, VSIA "Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Center", Outpatient Department of Narcology. Psychological Research
Professional development:
2016, Child and adolescent cognitive – behavioral therapy modules 1 and 2
2016, “Introductory training in autism diagnosis using ADOS, ADI-R, etc. Methodology".
2016, CBT approach to adolescent and child anxiety, phobias.
“Individual systemic therapy. Working with large systems. Trauma therapy. Systemic work methods", Reinert Hanswille
2015, Munich Functional Development Diagnostics for 1-3 year old children (MFAD -158).
2015, Understanding Adolescence, Samuel Schürer.
2014, “Researching Personality Disorders Using the Clinical Interview.”
Working languages: LV, RU, ENG
Services:
Psychological counseling
Psychological research
My motto: It's never too late to start learning and learn something new!
Physician’s identification number 10400062584. Physician’s certificate No. 12596, valid until 27.11.2026.
Education:
2018 - 2021, RSU Faculty of Rehabilitation, obtained a professional master's degree and the qualification of a Visual Plastic Art Therapist
2017 - 2018, RSU Preparatory courses for master's studies in the Art Therapy program
2005 - 2008, School of Business Administration "Turība" tourism strategic management, professional master's degree in business administration
1992 - 1996, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology of the Latvian University, bachelor's degree in pedagogy, visual art teacher’s qualification
Work experience:
from 2022 July Art therapy private practice, visual art therapist
from 01.03.2021 VSIA “Ģintermuiža” visual art therapist
2020 - 2021, organizer of the educational process at the Riga Stradins University
Working languages: LV, GER, ENG, RU
"If right now you have felt that you cannot live as before and that change is necessary, you are already on the path of change, because you are brave enough to admit or notice it and are looking for answers to your questions"
Education:
2022 - currently, a practical training course based on a resource approach is being created for family and couples psychotherapy (Aloys Leyendecker, Al-Institut)
2022, study course "Systemic approach in counseling" (Riga Stradins University)
2022, a review of evidence-based and research-based psychological help in cases of severe psychotrauma (Mg. Psych. Marina Brice, LPB Professional Competence Center)
2019 - present, practical continuing education of a psychotherapy specialist (Baltic Center for Psycho-Organic Analysis)
2021, stress management strategies to reduce restlessness and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological well-being during and after COVID-19, master class "Procrastination. Management of emotions" (LPB Professional Competence Center)
2021, international conference "Sexuality: experience and rebirth" (Latvian Psychotherapeutic Society of Psychoorganic Analysis)
2019 - 2021, professional master's degree in psychology and professional qualification of a psychologist, field of activity "Clinical and health psychology" (Riga Stradins University)
2019, seminar "Basic principles of counseling in working with couples"
2018, 10-day Vipassana meditation course: breathing practice, focused and guided attention and body scanning meditation, loving-kindness meditation (Latvian Vipassana Meditation Foundation)
2014 - 2019, professional bachelor's degree of social sciences in psychology (Riga Stradins University)
2015, seminar of psychotherapist Nancy McWilliams in Riga
2013 - 2019, psycho-organic analysis psychotherapy specialist (POA), Baltic Psycho-Organic Analysis Center
03. 2012, EU Grundtvig program practical course: Psychodrama, self-understanding, team building, cooperation building (Germany, Arco Metropolis)
Work experience:
2021 - present, Clinical and health psychologist (State Agency for Social Integration)
2020 - 2021, project manager for the video project "Life force in the face of uncertainty" created as part of the education of health psychology students for identifying resources and promoting psychological resilience, psychological support and psychoeducation in the face of COVID- 19 (RSU, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPQUPlR08QwMpvjcuFXCzWRoNzA9lJkSU)
2019 - 2021, research assistant in the project on cognitive reserves with the use of an electroencephalograph, laboratory assistant in the State Research Program for Mitigation of the Effects of COVID-19 (Riga Stradins University)
2017 - 2018, literary editor of the publication of the book "Psychotherapeutic Relations" by Jacqueline Beson, Yves Brault "Psychotherapeutic Relationships" (Latvian Psychotherapeutic Society of Psycho-Organic Analysis)
2014 - 2021, developer of new products (design studio "Moonriver")
2010 - 2014, organization of summer camps for integrated intellectual development for young people (Latvian Intellectual Development Fund)
2009 - 2010, production of the TV program on education and self-improvement "Intellectual Apocalypse"
Interests:
Production of psycho-educational and self-development promoting materials
Meditation, the practice of mindfulness
Psychological assessment certificates:
2022, Intelligence Structure Test (IST)
2022, Latvian Clinical Personality Test (LKPT)
2019, MoCA (MONTREAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT)
Services:
face-to-face or remote psychological counseling, group conducting
I consult adults (from the age of 18) with the following difficulties:
anxiety
depression
eating behavior and disorders
dissatisfaction with oneself or life
self-esteem
loss of emotional balance
couple relationship issues
Working languages: LV, RU