Health professionals for Depression in Attica

Chrysa Xatzixaralampou BSc, MSc is a psychologist who conducts sessions with adolescents and adults both online and in person. She holds a master's degree in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy, having completed the three-year program at the University of Derby, and is also a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is training in Systemic Psychotherapy and Counseling at Ce.S.Me.Th (Center for Systemic Study and Therapy). As part of her continuous education, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars focusing on special education, school and developmental psychology, and psychotherapy. During her undergraduate studies, she completed her internship in the Acute Cases Department at the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she undertook a postgraduate internship at a private office of a systemic psychotherapist, conducting individual sessions with adults. Concurrently, she has been active in the field of therapy with children and adolescents, addressing neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral issues. She has also worked with adults, providing individual counseling and psychotherapy sessions as well as psychoeducational groups. Furthermore, she has been employed in vocational counseling, working with individuals facing severe psychosocial difficulties, focusing on psychoses, while coordinating support groups for people with psychosis and other psychosocial challenges aimed at enhancing their social skills. Moreover, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Supported Employment (EL.ET.YP.E.) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Currently, the psychologist collaborates with a psychotherapy center, offering individual psychotherapy sessions for children and adolescents, support groups for children and adolescents, and parental counseling.

Papageorgiou Vana MSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Acharnes, Attica. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Furthermore, she possesses a postgraduate degree in Clinical Social Psychology from the University of East London, UK. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services tailored to the individual needs of each client.

Maria Galani is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Patissia. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of the University of Wales and holds a master's degree in Child Development from the University of London. Additionally, she possesses a specialization certificate in Systemic and Family Therapy from the Laboratory of Human Relations Investigation (Dr. Harris Katakis). She has completed a program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), as well as a training program in the Systemic approach at the Family Therapy Center (MA, Alia Samara). Furthermore, she holds a certificate of attendance from a training program in Vocational Counseling (ISON Psychometrica). She has completed an internship involving the application of group and individual counseling, theoretical and practical knowledge of psychometric tests, within a preadolescent and adolescent creative activity group with a therapeutic character, at the Family Therapy Center and the Family Care Center of the Municipality of Nea Ionia. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars aimed at her continuing education in her field and has participated in authoring books. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the European Family Therapy Association, the Hellenic Society of Systemic Therapy, and the British Psychological Society.

Η Αθηνά Μπακαράκη, Ψυχολόγος και Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, δημιουργεί έναν ασφαλή χώρο για την έκφραση και την εξερεύνηση των σκέψεων και συναισθημάτων σας.

Αποφοίτησε από το University of Strasbourg με πτυχίο στην Ψυχολογία (BSc Hons) και συνέχισε την εξειδίκευσή της στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων, αποκτώντας μια ολιστική ματιά στη θεραπεία ατόμου και οικογένειας. Στο πλαίσιο των σπουδών της, φοίτησε και στο Université Lille III, διευρύνοντας τις γνώσεις της πάνω στην εκπαίδευση και την ανάπτυξη του ανθρώπου. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε προπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Εθνικό Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, στο Τμήμα Εκπαίδευσης & Αγωγής στην Προσχολική Ηλικία, γεγονός που της προσέφερε βαθύτερη κατανόηση της παιδικής ψυχολογίας και της ανάπτυξης των πρώτων σχέσεων ζωής.

Ως Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια συνεργάζεται με ενήλικες, εφήβους, ζευγάρια και οικογένειες. Στις συνεδρίες της εφαρμόζει τη Συστημική Προσέγγιση, επικεντρώνοντας όχι μόνο στο άτομο, αλλά και στις σχέσεις και τα περιβάλλοντα που το επηρεάζουν. Μέσα από ένα υποστηρικτικό και ασφαλές πλαίσιο, βοηθά τους θεραπευόμενους να διαχειριστούν άγχη, στρες, διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, ζητήματα αυτοεκτίμησης και προσωπικής ανάπτυξης. Οι συνεδρίες απευθύνονται σε ανθρώπους που ζουν στην Ελλάδα ή στο εξωτερικό και μπορούν να πραγματοποιηθούν διαδικτυακά, στα ελληνικά ή στα αγγλικά.

Η Αθηνά Μπακαράκη έχει εργαστεί σε ιδιωτικά κέντρα, εθελοντικές δομές και νοσοκομειακά πλαίσια. Αυτή τη στιγμή, εργάζεται στο Κέντρο Υποστήριξης Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων, ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ., προσφέροντας ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και ψυχοθεραπεία σε παιδιά, εφήβους και ενήλικες και συμβουλευτική γονέων. Παράλληλα, εργάζεται ιδιωτικά παρέχοντας εξατομικευμένη ψυχοθεραπεία ενηλίκων με συστημική προσέγγιση, με στόχο την προσωπική ανάπτυξη και υποστήριξη κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Η κλινική της εμπειρία έχει ενισχυθεί μέσα από τη συνεργασία της με την Ψυχιατρική Κλινική του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας. Εκεί, συμμετείχε ενεργά στην ψυχοεκπαίδευση των ασθενών και τη διαγνωστική αξιολόγηση ψυχοπαθολογικών καταστάσεων. Επιπλέον, έχει προσφέρει εθελοντικά τις υπηρεσίες της μέσω της διαδικτυακής πλατφόρμας ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης "Μίλα μου", παρέχοντας ψυχολογικές πρώτες βοήθειες σε άτομα σε κρίση.

Η εμπειρία της στον τομέα της εκπαίδευσης, μέσω της συνεργασίας της με το μοντεσσοριανό νηπιαγωγείο Rainbow School Paris, την έχει βοηθήσει να κατανοήσει καλύτερα τις ανάγκες των παιδιών και τον τρόπο με τον οποίο διαμορφώνονται οι πρώτες τους σχέσεις και συμπεριφορές.

Δεν περιορίζεται μόνο στις κλασικές θεραπευτικές συνεδρίες, αλλά ενσωματώνει και δημιουργικές προσεγγίσεις για την ενίσχυση της ψυχικής υγείας. Έχει συμμετάσχει στο TEDxKlonatzidika, όπου σχεδίασε και συντόνισε το βιωματικό εργαστήριο "Τρέφοντας το Νου: A Vision Board Workshop", το οποίο επικεντρώνεται στην ενίσχυση της ψυχικής ανθεκτικότητας και της αυτογνωσίας, μέσω δημιουργικών τεχνικών όπως η οπτικοποίηση στόχων με τη χρήση vision board.

Ο Τζήμας Αλέξανδρος είναι Ψυχολόγος MSc ψυχαναλυτικής κατεύθυνσης και εργάζεται ιδιωτικά με ενήλικες και εφήβους στο Κουκάκι. Σπούδασε στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών κι έχει ολοκληρώσει τις μεταπτυχιακές του σπουδές στην Κοινωνική Ψυχιατρική του Τμήματος Ιατρικής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης. Η κλινική του πρακτική έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από την πολυετή εργασία σε κοινοτικές υπηρεσίες ψυχικής υγείας, έχοντας εργαστεί με άτομα που έχουν βιώσει διάφορες μορφές ψυχικής δυσφορίας όπως άγχος, καταναγκασμούς, κατάθλιψη, συναισθηματικές διαταραχές, φαινόμενα ψύχωσης, δυσκολίες αλληλεπίδρασης. Παράλληλα με την ιδιωτική άσκηση και την ψυχαναλυτική του εκπαίδευση, έχει εργαστεί ως Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνος σε Υπηρεσίες Ψυχοκοινωνικής Αποκατάστασης ατόμων με ψυχιατρική εμπειρία, συντονίζοντας και εποπτεύοντας τη λειτουργία τους.  

Στην επαγγελματική του πορεία είχε την ευκαιρία να έρθει σε επαφή με διαφορετικές διαστάσεις θεραπευτικών παρεμβάσεων, ενώ μέσα από το πρίσμα της Λακανικής Ψυχανάλυσης εστιάζει στον ιδιαίτερο τρόπο που η εκάστοτε εμπειρία καταγράφεται στα λόγια και την προσωπική ιστορία του καθενός. Στην κλινική του εργασία η ανάδειξη και η κατασκευή των συνδέσεων κάνει δυνατή την αναδιαπραγμάτευση της εμπειρίας και την επινόηση λύσεων με θεραπευτική επίπτωση. 

Κατά την τρέχουσα περίοδο εργάζεται, επίσης, στον τομέα της εργασιακής υποστήριξης ατόμων που αντιμετωπίζουν προκλήσεις με την ψυχική τους υγεία. Είναι μέλος του Φόρουμ Ψυχανάλυσης του Λακανικού Πεδίου της Αθήνας, όπου συμμετέχει σε κλινικές ομάδες και ομάδες εργασίας. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πλήθος συνεδρίων και ημερίδων πάνω σε σύγχρονα θέματα ψυχικής υγείας κι έχει εκπονήσει εργασίες σχετικά με τις θεραπευτικές παρεμβάσεις στις ψυχώσεις. 

Foskolou Elisavet is a Psychologist with a private practice in Voula. She is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychiatry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University. Additionally, she completed her postgraduate specialization in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University in New York and specialized in child and adolescent mental health as well as reproductive-related psychological difficulties in women, including emotional and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, premenstrual symptoms, and menopause associated with psychological difficulties. She has extensive clinical training that includes providing services in hospital and community settings, as well as outpatient clinics. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Psychologist and clinical practice supervisor at the UNESCO Chair of Adolescent Health and Medicine of the First Pediatric Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia." Finally, it is noteworthy that she is a founding member of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Promotion of Interpersonal Therapies.

Kourti Euaggelia is a Psychologist, a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and attended the Clinical Psychopathology program at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. She holds a postgraduate degree in Special Education from the University of Derby, UK, and has completed training programs in Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy (Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy), Emotional Psychological Trauma Management (NKUA), Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopathology (NKUA), and Parental Separation and Divorce Management (NKUA and NGO GONIS). Additionally, she has undergone training in "Parent Schools: Training of Instructors and Staff" (Educational Association, Official Body of the Ministry of Education) and "Psychotherapeutic Support for Children, Adolescents, and Families in Illness and Death" (non-profit organization Merimna). She continues her professional development with training in the four-year Systemic Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory of Human Relations Exploration. She provides support for a wide range of mental health issues. She practices psychotherapy in individual sessions with adults, adolescents, and children. Finally, she offers counseling support to couples, parents, and educators.

Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and also has a Special Educator and a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (Nikoleta Perraki and Efthalia Tsangari). The head of the center is Lazari Kleopatra, a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. Her thesis, titled "Speech Disorders in an Institutionalized Population," was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while also attending numerous continuing education and lifelong learning programs. She worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational High School of Agios Dimitrios, Attica, and during her practicum, she worked at the National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Her articles are published online on informational websites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable association "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

Droumpoulas Theodoridis Nikolaos is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist MA, holder of a Psychology degree from the University of Sheffield. He obtained his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the same university. He has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and has also received additional training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) at the Greek Center for Compassion-Focused Therapy. He has worked as a Psychologist in unaccompanied minor facilities and has volunteered as a Psychotherapist for the Psychogeriatric Society "Nestor." Additionally, he has completed supervised clinical internships at the Counseling Center of the International Department of the University of Sheffield, at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, and at the Third Psychiatric Clinic of AHEPA Hospital. Furthermore, he fulfilled his military service as a Psychologist at the Military Hospital 212 KIHNE. Since 2015, he has been conducting individual Psychotherapy and Counseling sessions, providing specialized services to adults facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, grief, anger, interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, need recognition, and boundary setting. Finally, he has participated in numerous specialized seminars and trainings, aiming at continuous professional and personal development, within the framework of a commitment to good and ethical practice.

Varoni Antonia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and Psychotherapy and maintains a private practice in Galatsi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the University of Wales and holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of East London. She is currently undergoing training as a Psychoanalyst at the Institute of Classical Psychoanalysis, while simultaneously having been trained in structured clinical assessment and psychometric measurement of symptomatology and course of emotional disorders at the Hellenic Bipolar Organization. Additionally, she has completed an e-learning program on the Psychoanalytic Process at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received training in psychoeducational interventions as well as behavioral family therapy in psychosis at Aiginiteio Hospital. During her professional career, she worked as a Psychologist at the Psychiatric Clinic Galinio Melathron, where she formed personality groups and groups of individuals with addictions aimed at their psychosocial rehabilitation. Furthermore, she volunteered her services by creating development and reintegration groups for patients of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica "Dromokaitio." Finally, as part of her continuous education, she has participated in scientific conferences and is a member of the British Psychological Society.

Zouka Olga is a Psychologist - Systemic Psychotherapist, licensed to practice, and maintains a private practice in Athens. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and has received postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy (Systemic – Family Therapy and Couple Therapy) at the Society of Systemic Therapy and Intervention for Individuals, Families, and Broader Systems (ESYTHEPAS). She has attended training seminars on administering Projective Tests (RORSCHACH, T.A.T., C.A.T., Children's Drawing Test) at DI.K.E.PS.Y., as well as seminars related to addictions at ITACA – Greek Section and the Training Center of the 18 Ano Addiction Treatment Unit. Additionally, she completed practical training in the Family Department of the Therapeutic Center for Dependent Individuals (KETHEA) "Diavasi" and at the Psychiatric Clinic of the 251 General Air Force Hospital. She has worked as a psychologist in K.D.A.P. MEA (Municipality of Acharnes "AROGI"), in prisons (Detoxification Center for Drug-Addicted Prisoners Eleonas Thebes (KATKETH)), in a shelter for unaccompanied minor refugees (AMKE SUNYPARXIS Ecumenical Refugee Program), and provided psychosocial support to the Municipality of Haidari through an ESPA program. Currently, she provides counseling to unemployed individuals through an ESPA program. In her private practice, she focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, tailoring her approach to the uniqueness and specific needs of each client, aiming at the effective management of any issues they face. She conducts in-person and online sessions with adults, adolescents (15 years and older), families, couples, as well as counseling sessions for couples and parents.

Aggelopoulou Dimitra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ilion. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has been trained in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy under the auspices of the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), at SKEPSYS (Systemic Center for Training and Psychological Support). Ms. Aggelopoulou has worked providing counseling support at the Municipality of Petroupoli, at the Skaramagas Refugee Reception Center offering psychological support, as well as at the non-governmental organization "NEFES." She is a founding member of the Social Solidarity and Psychological Support Network "Coexistence," and to date offers psychological support to individuals with disabilities and their families at the Day Center "All of Us." Finally, she is a member of the Association of Greek Psychologists and believes that "Psychotherapy is a journey toward self-awareness, a gift we can give ourselves."

Mitsi Eriola is a Psychologist and certified Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, licensed to practice in Greece and the United Kingdom. She completed her Psychology studies at Panteion University and her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at University College London and King’s College London. She has extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders and depression, having worked for eight years in the public mental health system in London and currently in the private sector. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where each individual can be heard, understand their difficulties, and learn to manage them better in order to achieve their goals.

Η Καλούση Στεφανία BSc, MBA είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κολωνάκι, αναλαμβάνοντας ενήλικες που αντιμετωπίζουν ένα ευρύ φάσμα ψυχολογικών θεμάτων. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και κατέχει άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος, αναγνωρισμένη από τον Σύλλογο Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων (ΣΕΨ). Ακολουθεί το Γνωσιακό – Συμπεριφορικό Μοντέλο Ψυχοθεραπείας (CBT), στο οποίο έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί σε τετραετές πρόγραμμα στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας και Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, σύμφωνα με τα πρότυπα της European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Έχει παρακολουθήσει το μονοετές μετεκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο "Παναγιώτης Ουλής", απο την Α΄ Ψυχιατρική Κλινική Του ΕΚΠΑ, Ερευνητικό Πανεπιστημιακό Ινστιτούτο Ψυχικής Υγιεινής (ΕΠΙΨΥ). Ως θεραπεύτρια, προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και επιστημονική ακρίβεια. Η ψυχοθεραπευτική της προσέγγιση είναι δομημένη αλλά και ευέλικτη, με στόχο την κατανόηση και αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των δυσκολιών που αντιμετωπίζει ο θεραπευόμενος. Έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία στο ψυχιατρικό τμήμα του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών "Σωτηρία" και το εργαστήριο Νευροψυχολογίας και Ψυχομετρίας του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, στο πλαίσιο μετεκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος. Επίσης, έχει ολοκληρώσει πρότερες σπουδές στη Δημόσια Διοίκηση (Δημόσια Οικονομικά) στο Πάντειο Πανεπιστήμιο και είναι κάτοχος MBA από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς. Έχει εργαστεί σε πολυεθνικές εταιρείες όπως η Nestlé και η Beiersdorf, σε τομείς όπως το Marketing, η Εταιρική Κοινωνική Ευθύνη και η Επικοινωνία. Η προηγούμενη σταδιοδρομία της στον χώρο της διοίκησης και των επιχειρήσεων, σε συνδυασμό με την εμπεριστατωμένη γνώση και εμπειρία στο τομέα της ψυχολογίας, της δίνει τη δυνατότητα να προσεγγίζει τις πολυδιάστατες προκλήσεις του σύγχρονου ανθρώπου τόσο σε προσωπικό όσο και σε επαγγελματικό επίπεδο. Παραμένει ενεργή στο πεδίο της έρευνας και της διαρκούς επιστημονικής ενημέρωσης, με στόχο την παροχή υπηρεσιών υψηλού επιπέδου, προσαρμοσμένων στις ανάγκες κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Αν αναζητάτε μια θεραπεύτρια με ισχυρό επιστημονικό υπόβαθρο, κλινική εμπειρία, ανοιχτό μυαλό και αυθεντική πρόθεση να σας στηρίξει, τότε ίσως είναι η κατάλληλη για εσάς. Στόχος της είναι να υποστηρίζει σε κάθε βήμα της διαδρομής του τον θεραπευόμενο. Γιατί στον κήπο της ζωής, αξίζει να επιλέγεις να ανθίζεις.

Arxontia Kiaxagia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist based in Athens and is a graduate of the University of Essex, holding a professional practice license. She provides therapy and support to adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, among others. Guided by scientific expertise and empathy, she creates an environment where individuals can feel safe, understood, and ready to discover their best selves.

Karoutsou Olga is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Nea Filadelfeia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. She has specialized through a four-year training program in person-centered counseling and psychotherapy and holds the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). This is a humanistic approach tailored to the needs and capabilities of each individual. Alongside counseling and psychotherapy for adults, she also provides psychological support for adolescents and parental counseling, having specialized in Child Psychology (MSc, Psychology of Child Development) at the University of Central Lancashire. In the context of her professional practice, she has worked at the Educational and Counseling Support Center of Nea Ionia and in private preschools, while also volunteering her services to new mothers and pregnant women facing financial difficulties. Believing in the continuous development of the individual, she pursues personal and professional growth through personal psychotherapy, supervision, and further training. In her professional experience to date, she has collaborated with individuals dealing with issues in interpersonal relationships, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, depression, experiencing transitional life phases, or seeking a general improvement in their quality of life. She believes that within us lie the necessary strengths to improve our quality of life and accompanies each person on their therapeutic journey with equality and respect. Finally, it is worth mentioning that, beyond her studies in Psychology and Psychotherapy, she holds a degree in engineering from the Polytechnic School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).

Maggana Panagiota is a Psychologist - Specialist Psychotherapist working privately, offering online sessions in Greek and English. She provides services to individuals living in Greece and abroad. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology (BSc) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She holds a master's degree (MSc) in Social Psychology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Additionally, she specializes through a four-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provided by the Hellenic Society of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy (GACBP).

The therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy aims to illuminate the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. From early years and throughout a person's life, certain thought patterns as well as cognitive and behavioral "habits" are formed that are not always functional and often lead to dysphoric feelings or complicate our relationship with ourselves or others.

In therapy, the goal is to establish a therapeutic alliance and collaboration to identify these patterns. By setting realistic goals and considering objective environmental challenges, the individual begins to gain self-awareness, practice self-acceptance and self-compassion, and through a range of tools, develops new mechanisms for managing the self, relationships, and everyday situations.