Psychologists in Prefecture of Arkadia

Dr. Lioupi Xrysanthi is a Psychologist and Systemic Family Psychotherapist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a Doctorate in Health Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from the UK, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is specialized in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy using the EMDR method, and Psychology of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. She has 10 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health facilities and hospitals, research work in national and pan-European programs, as well as teaching experience as a Psychology Lecturer at universities in Greece and abroad. She supports Adults, Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Families facing difficulties such as anxiety, depressive mood, phobias, panic attacks, stress, addictions, or problems related to school, work, and relationships. She offers a framework of safety, confidentiality, and support, respecting the pace and needs of each individual. Her goal is for every client to feel heard and truly understood. Sessions are conducted in person in Agia Paraskevi or online.

Ονομάζομαι Δαμιανίδου Δέσποινα και είμαι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Ειδικεύομαι στην Συνθετική Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία, στη Συμβουλευτική Γονέων, καθώς και στην Ψυχολογία Παιδιών και Εφήβων

Παρέχω ατομικές συνεδρίες ψυχοθεραπείας και συμβουλευτικής τόσο δια ζώσης, στο ιδιωτικό μου γραφείο, όσο και εξ αποστάσεως, με στόχο την παροχή ολοκληρωμένης και προσιτής υποστήριξης σύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες κάθε ανθρώπου. Δημιουργώ ένα ασφαλές και υποστηρικτικό περιβάλλον στο οποίο το άτομο μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του και να ενδυναμωθεί προσωπικά και διαπροσωπικά..

Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής μου πορείας, έχω προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία σε δομές ψυχικής υγείας και κοινωνικής υποστήριξης, όπως στο Κέντρο Ψυχικής Υγείας Βορειοδυτικού Τομέα, στο «Σπίτι της Άρσις» και στη διαδικτυακή πλατφόρμα ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης «Μίλα Μου».

Παράλληλα, έχω παρακολουθήσει σειρά εξειδικευμένων εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων που ενισχύουν τη θεωρητική και πρακτική μου κατάρτιση στους παρακάτω τομείς:

• Ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και μακρόχρονη παρακολούθηση παιδιών και εφήβων με καρκίνο
• Ενδοσχολικός εκφοβισμός (bullying) και στρατηγικές παρέμβασης
• Παραβατικότητα ανηλίκων. Παράγοντες κινδύνου και μέτρα πρόληψης
• Εκπαίδευση επαγγελματιών στην εφαρμογή του πρωτοκόλλου και στη χρήση του Εθνικού Συστήματος Αναφοράς Κακοποίησης και Παραμέλησης Παιδιών
• Ανάπτυξη διαπολιτισμικών δεξιοτήτων και διαχείριση της διαφορετικότητας
• Εξειδικευμένο σεμινάριο συνεντευκτών (τεχνικές και δεοντολογία συνέντευξης)
• Ψυχοεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα: Νέο ξεκίνημα. Μαθαίνω να φροντίζω τον εαυτό μου
• Οι διακρίσεις και η παρενόχληση κατά των ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ ατόμων-Δικαιώματα της ΛΟΑΤΚΙ+ κοινότητας

Leontari Virginia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Ioannina. She studied Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in “Clinical Mental Health” from the School of Medicine at AUTH. Furthermore, she was trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and specializes in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity. She has significant experience, having worked in various public and private organizations, such as UNICEF and the Social Welfare Center of the Epirus Region. Finally, she possesses research experience consisting of participation in conferences and seminars as well as scientific publications.

Netos Dimitris is a Psychologist providing sessions in his private practice in Evosmos, as well as online. He completed his undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Crete and his first postgraduate degree in "Clinical Interventions in Addictions" at the University of Crete in collaboration with the Medical Department. Additionally, he is a certified Narrative Therapist from the Institute of Narrative Therapy and Community Practice in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre in Australia, and he has been trained in Counseling Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Furthermore, he graduated with distinction from his second postgraduate degree at the University of Melbourne in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre in the Department of Narrative Therapy and Community Practice. He is currently pursuing his third postgraduate degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. Finally, he has extensive psychotherapeutic experience, having worked as a Psychologist in private and public addiction treatment facilities such as OKANA Thessaloniki.

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.