About Me
Multicultural Psychotherapist – Fluent in English, French & German
With my French-German and American background, I am fluent in English, French, and German. This allows me to offer psychotherapy that is not only linguistically adaptable but also deeply attuned to cultural nuances. Having grown up and lived in multiple countries and later experienced life in a quadrilingual household (French, German, English, and Georgian), I have developed a profound understanding of how language, culture, and values shape personal, social, and professional identities.
Currently:
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Psychotherapist in an international private practice in Berlin (Kreuzberg; previously Mitte)
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Lecturer in Psychotherapy at the Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse Berlin, training the next generation of psychotherapists
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Supervisor for international psychotherapists
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HR Consultant at Talkpal.ai (AI-powered language learning start-up)
Education & Training
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B.Sc. in Psychology – Medical School Berlin
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M.Sc. in Clinical and Health Psychology – Freie Universität Berlin
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State-accredited license in Psychodynamic (Depth) Psychotherapy – A four-year training at the Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse in compliance with the German Psychotherapists Act (PsychThG)
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EuroPsy-certified Clinical and Health Psychologist, with professional recognition across Europe by the Efpa
Professional Experience
With extensive experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I have worked in diverse clinical settings, including:
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A medical psychotherapeutic practice specializing in Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, and treatment-resistant depression
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The psychosomatic department at Charité Campus Benjamin Franklin
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The psychiatric clinic at Johanniter-Krankenhaus in Treuenbrietzen
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Contract Psychotherapist for the US community in Germany via Reach Aut (Italy-based)
Research & Contributions
I have contributed to various research projects, including:
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IQTIG (Institute for Quality Assurance in Healthcare)
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Berlin School of Mind and Brain
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Freie Universität Berlin, evaluating the mental health app MindDoc (Emotional Granularity)
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Volunteer Psychotherapist providing support to individuals affected by the war in Ukraine via It's Complicated ("Therapists for Ukraine")
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Speaker at the 2022 World Psychiatric Association Congress in Tbilisi, presenting on emotional granularity and personality functioning
Beyond Psychology: A Broad Perspective
In addition to my clinical and research background, I have worked in the FoodTech and InsurTech sectors, collaborating with companies like Foodora and Friendsurance. This diverse experience has enriched my understanding of psychological well-being in various professional environments.
