Education
Lviv Polytechnic National University, specialty Psychology, bachelor's degree, 2024; Lviv Polytechnic National University, specialty Psychology, master's program (in progress, 2024-2026); Art therapy training courses, art project in Pidlypne, online, 2024-2025; Advanced training "Basics of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" (International Institute of Psychology), 2022; Workshop "Schema Therapy for Shame" ("CPT Academy"), 2024; Advanced training on "Gender-Based and Domestic Violence" (Psychological Practice Center "Happy Life"), 2023; Certificate of completion of training courses "Basics of Online Counseling" and "Crisis Counseling During Wartime" from Teenergizer, 2023; Workshop "Narcissism: Where Normal Ends and Disorder Begins" (International Institute of Psychology), 2023; Certificate "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Counseling Features" (Public Health Alliance), 2022; Certificate of participation in the scientific-practical online conference "Psychology of Crisis States: Science and Practice", published article on "Emotional Burnout During COVID-19", 2021; Workshop "Emotional Blackmail: How to Protect Yourself from Abusers, Gaslighters, and Manipulators" (Lviv Polytechnic National University, Organizational Psychology Laboratory), 2021; Workshop "Emotional Burnout: How to Be OK When Everything Around Is Not OK" (Lviv Polytechnic National University, Organizational Psychology Laboratory), 2021.
Professional experience
Over 100 hours of online counseling practice with adolescents at "Teenergizer" (1 year). Providing psychological support and online chat assistance (2 years). Direct online counseling with clients. Undergoing personal therapy since 2024. Appointments available via Telegram. Sessions conducted online via Telegram, Google Meet, Zoom, or by arrangement.
Areas of focus
- Personal challenges: understanding one’s emotions, self-discovery, and developing emotional literacy; struggles with self-worth and improving mental well-being through harnessing inner resources; interpersonal relationships — romantic, family, professional, and friendships; making important life decisions and finding direction for personal growth; support in difficult emotional states: fear, guilt, shame, and anxiety; stress management and burnout prevention.
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