Marina Mnatsakanyan
Psychologist / Psychotherapist
Work Format: Online and in-person (by appointment)
Therapy Languages: Armenian, Russian
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. I focus on emotional stability, personal development, and overcoming family and social difficulties in a safe and supportive environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2023 – Present, “Lets talk” Psychological Center – Psychologist / Psychotherapist
March 2023 – February 2024, Mari Izmirlian Orphanage – Psychologist
August 2021 – January 2023, “Jest” Psychological Center – Psychologist / Psychotherapist, Trainer
June 2021 – August 2021, “Gitun” Educational Center – Psychologist
September 2020 – January 2021, “Mary Poppins” Kindergarten – Psychologist
September 2017 – 2020, “Philanthrop” Charity Organization – Volunteer
EDUCATION
2019 – 2021-Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
Master’s Degree – Family Psychology
2015 – 2019-Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology
Diploma AB No. 268004
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Brainspotting – Levels 1 & 2 (48 hours) – 2026
- ANO NIIDPO – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (108 hours) – 2025
- Yerevan State University – Existential Psychotherapy (2023–2024)
- ASHDV Professional Training – 2023
- CBT for Children and Adolescents – 2022–2023
- CBT Seminar (“Gest” Center)
- Omni Skills – HR Specialist from Scratch
- Art Therapy – Basic Techniques
- Inclusive Education
- School Psychologists Training
- Child Trauma Recovery
- Art Therapy (2018)
- Fairy Tale Therapy (2018)
- Psychoanalysis Course – 2017
- ICTA – The School of Psychology
- My Psychology School – Family Psychology
- My Psychology School – Child Psychosomatics
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive thoughts
- Self-awareness and self-esteem issues
- Existential anxiety and fear of death
- Relationship conflicts, loneliness, dependency
- Difficulties adapting to new life stages
- Existential crises
- Emotional instability
- Family and marital issues
- Work with core beliefs
- Guilt and loss
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Loss of meaning in life
