Health professionals for Treatment of ADHD near Chaidari

Stefanos Gkogkornas is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist. He studied Psychology in the Psychology Program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the four-year postgraduate program of the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies. Additionally, he received training in Clinical Psychopathology through the two-year programs of the First University Psychiatric Clinic of NKUA and the Research University Institute of Mental Health. Finally, he has been trained in the fundamental principles of mindfulness and self-awareness at the Society of Cognitive Behavioral Studies.

He has worked as a Psychologist on the telephone support line for "Together for Children," in the kindergartens of the Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos, at the Family Counseling Center of the Municipality of Kallithea, with the NGO Freedom Gate, and in the Adult Therapy Department of the Institute for Research and Therapy of Behavior. He currently practices privately as a Psychotherapist, with clinical experience that includes individual and group psychotherapy and counseling sessions with people of all ages, dealing with problems related to family, work, or social relationships, and presenting a variety of psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, personality disorders, among others.

Stergiopoulou Georgia, licensed Psychologist in Greece (Reg. No. 3997), completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She then pursued postgraduate studies in Developmental Psychology at the University of Crete, graduating with distinction. She has completed theoretical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Studies, in accordance with the criteria of the European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She possesses clinical and practical experience in various mental health institutions, such as the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, the Mobile Mental Health Unit of Lasithi, and the “Athena” Residential Facility of the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration (PEPSAEE).

Additionally, she has worked for three years in a Center for Special Therapies, providing psychotherapy services to children and adolescents as well as Parent Counseling.

She works privately, offering individual psychotherapy sessions to adults, children, and adolescents with a wide range of interpersonal difficulties (separation, grief), depression, anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She also provides parent counseling sessions.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. Additionally, she has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of the individualized needs of each person. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, ‘P. & A. Kyriakou’ Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the United Nations, and other private centers and NGOs, focusing on the psychological support and well-being of minors and young people. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults, while possessing particular expertise in Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Furthermore, she provides parent counseling sessions on these topics.

Elisavet Karavokyri is a Clinical Psychologist-Psychotherapist, graduate of the University Paris 8-Lumières. She has completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology-Psychotherapies (Master 2) at the same University and holds a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from the Society of Cognitive-Behavioral Studies, recognized by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT), as well as in Special Education and Speech Therapy. Her experience in psychiatric institutions and psychotherapeutic centers in Greece and France has enabled her to gain an in-depth understanding and to support individuals experiencing various forms of psychological distress, whether related to deeper personal difficulties or developmental and emotional challenges, using a holistic approach. She has attended seminars and conferences on mental health and continues to enrich her knowledge of contemporary developments in the field of psychotherapy. Concurrently, she provides therapeutic support to children and adolescents, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and interpersonal relationships.

Elisavet Karavokyri follows a person-centered approach, demonstrating understanding and respect for the individual's psychological pace and unique needs. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to empowering the individual and developing more effective adaptive mechanisms and emotional regulation, thereby enhancing their quality of life.

Vasiliki Paspati is a special education teacher and runs a private center for specialized therapies and systemic approach in Aigaleo, Animus Land. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology at the University of Ioannina, holds a postgraduate specialization in special education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and has a postgraduate degree in stress management and health promotion from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has extensive experience working with children with learning difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and provides counseling support to parents on issues related to learning difficulties. Her approach is based on offering individualized learning materials tailored to each child, using intervention and rehabilitation methods for generalized learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, and social interaction and behavioral problems in children with pervasive developmental disorders.

At Animus Land, every child and every family find a space to be heard, to feel, to flourish. Play and psychotherapy become a journey of discovery and connection. At Animus Land, it is not only the child who is treated, but the entire system around them. Through play, care, and a systemic approach, the family becomes a source of strength, and development a shared joy. Play becomes therapy, the family a bridge, and development a shared journey.

Animus Land - Paspati Vasiliki is a special education teacher and runs a private center for specialized therapies and systemic approaches in Aigaleo, Animus Land. She is a graduate of the Department of Philosophy, Education, and Psychology at the University of Ioannina, holds a postgraduate specialization in special education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a postgraduate degree in stress management and health promotion from the medical school of NKUA. She has extensive experience working with children with learning difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and provides counseling support to parents on issues related to learning difficulties. Her approach is based on providing individualized learning materials tailored to each child, using intervention and rehabilitation methods for generalized learning disorders, attention deficit disorders, and social interaction and behavioral problems in children with pervasive developmental disorders.

At Animus Land, every child and family find a space to be heard, to feel, to flourish. Play and psychotherapy become a journey of discovery and connection. At Animus Land, not only the child is treated, but the entire system around them. Through play, care, and a systemic approach, the family becomes a strength, and development a shared joy. Play becomes therapy, the family a bridge, and development a shared journey.

Kyriazi Liana is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the Department of Primary Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with distinction (9.15/10). Throughout her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, for more than 15 years, she has worked in both the public and private sectors with children and adolescents of all levels, parents, and families in the fields of assessment, diagnosis, and counseling. Additionally, she has collaborated for many years with educators in General Schools and Special Education Units in Attica as a Psychologist for the Ministry of Education, as well as at a Center for Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counseling, and Support (KE.D.A.S.Y.). She served as Head of the Parents’ School of Western Attica and has also worked in public mental health institutions and hospitals. As part of her ongoing education and training, she has attended numerous seminars and educational programs. In her private practice, she provides counseling to children and adolescents, their parents and families, educators, as well as individuals with disabilities, both children and adults. Her guiding principles in psychological support are always respect, improvement of quality of life and interpersonal relationships, personal development, and well-being.

Mr. Eustathiou Lazaros is a Mental Health Counselor and operates his private practice in Nikaia. He holds a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from Pearson and is a graduate of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion program at the University of West Attica. Additionally, he has received specialized training through seminars at KDBM Tsaousis on the pathology of intimate partner relationships and possesses extensive experience with cases involving substance addictions and all forms of contemporary dependency. In his private practice, he manages a wide range of cases, leveraging his many years of experience while always prioritizing the best possible service to meet the individualized needs of each client.

Ms. Gkioka S Maria is a Psychologist - Child Psychologist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis (license no.: 1070) and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has been trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy as well as in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents & Parent Counseling. She has attended continuing education seminars to update and enhance her knowledge, always aiming for accurate assessment and therapeutic treatment of each individual's personalized needs. She has served as a Scientific Collaborator/Counseling Psychologist at the Adolescent Health Unit, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, University of Athens, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, the Hellenic Institute for the U.N., and other private centers and NGOs with the goal of providing psychological support and well-being to minors and youth. In her private practice, she works with children, adolescents, and young adults and has particular experience with Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, School Bullying, Excessive Use of Gaming and Internet, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD. Additionally, she conducts parent counseling sessions on the above topics.

Η Αλίκη Παναγιωτάκου είναι Λογοπεδικός - Λογοθεραπεύτρια με περισσότερα από 20 χρόνια επαγγελματικής εμπειρίας στον χώρο της Ειδικής Αγωγής και της υποστήριξης ατόμων με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές και νοητική αναπηρία.

Έχει πολυετή εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη εφήβων και ενηλίκων στο φάσμα του αυτισμού, με ΔΕΠ-Υ και νοητική αναπηρία, με έμφαση στην επικοινωνία, την κοινωνική αλληλεπίδραση, την ανάπτυξη λειτουργικών δεξιοτήτων, την αυτονομία και την προετοιμασία για την ενήλικη ζωή.

Από το 2022 έως το 2026 διετέλεσε Υπεύθυνη Προεπαγγελματικών Εργαστηρίων στον Πανελλήνιο Σύλλογο Προσαρμοσμένων Δραστηριοτήτων ΑΛΜΑ, με αντικείμενο την ανάπτυξη λειτουργικών και προεπαγγελματικών δεξιοτήτων και την προετοιμασία για τη μετάβαση στην ενήλικη και εργασιακή ζωή. Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει επιμόρφωση του ΕΚΠΑ στον Επαγγελματικό Προσανατολισμό και τη Συμβουλευτική Εφήβων και Ενηλίκων.

Το 2026 ίδρυσε το ΔΙΑ-ΛΟΓΟΣ – Μετάβαση στην Ενήλικη Ζωή, έναν χώρο που απευθύνεται σε εφήβους και ενήλικες και εστιάζει στις ανάγκες και τις προκλήσεις της μετάβασης προς την ενήλικη ζωή. Η παρέμβαση σχεδιάζεται εξατομικευμένα, με βάση το προφίλ, τις ανάγκες, τις δυνατότητες και τους προσωπικούς στόχους κάθε ατόμου και μπορεί να εστιάζει στην επικοινωνία, τις κοινωνικές σχέσεις, την αυτονομία, την οργάνωση της καθημερινότητας και την προετοιμασία για την επαγγελματική ζωή.

Παρέχονται επίσης υπηρεσίες υποστήριξης γονέων και οικογενειών, καθώς και επαγγελματικής εποπτείας σε επαγγελματίες που εργάζονται με εφήβους και ενήλικες με νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές και νοητική αναπηρία.