Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapy is a professional relationship and communication process in which the individual seeks a way out of psychological difficulties and aims for mental healing.

This process, accompanied by a specialist who has received the necessary training, allows for the safe exploration of emotions, thoughts, and beliefs about oneself and one's environment.

It is a form of talk-based treatment conducted with a professional. Psychotherapy aims to help the individual gain awareness of the difficulties and problems they are experiencing, develop motivation for change in their thoughts and behaviors, and find appropriate ways to achieve these changes.

Tests Administered to Children

• WISC-R Intelligence Test (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children): Measures a child’s intellectual abilities.
• MOXO Attention Test: Assesses attention, timing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
• D2 Attention Test: Evaluates selective attention and concentration.
• Denver II Developmental Screening Test: Screens for developmental delays in children.
• AGTE (Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory): Assesses developmental milestones.
• Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test: Measures receptive vocabulary and language development.
• Bender Gestalt Test: Evaluates visual-motor integration and perceptual skills.
• Gesell Developmental Figures Test: Assesses overall developmental progress in children.
• GOBDÖ-2 TV (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale): Screens for autism spectrum disorders.
• Metropolitan School Readiness Test: Evaluates readiness for school.
• OKHT (School Preparation Test): Assesses preparedness for formal education.
• Frostig Developmental Visual Perception Test: Measures visual perception skills.
• Goodenough-Harris Draw-a-Person Test: Assesses cognitive development through drawing.
• Beier Sentence Completion Test: Explores personality, emotions, and thought processes.
• Conners Parent Rating Scale: Evaluates behavioral and emotional problems as observed by parents.

When Is Psychotherapy Needed?

Psychotherapy may be necessary for psychological or psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety, etc.).

Also;

• If you are experiencing ongoing, intense feelings of unhappiness, helplessness, and hopelessness
• If your emotional difficulties, anxieties, and fears are negatively affecting your life
• If your behavior has started to harm yourself or others (if you are using drugs or excessive alcohol, if you have become aggressive...)
• If you are experiencing conflicts with your family or loved ones due to your emotional difficulties
• If you have concerns about your work performance
• If you feel unable to perform your daily tasks
• If there is a decline in your functionality (effectiveness) in work, academic, and social aspects, it is recommended that you seek psychotherapy.

Therapy Methods

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
• Schema Therapy: Targets deep-rooted patterns and beliefs formed from early life experiences.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Uses guided eye movements to process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories
• Addiction Therapies: Specialized interventions for substance use or behavioral addictions.
• Supportive Psychotherapy: Provides emotional support, coping strategies, and guidance to manage stress and life challenges.

Tests Administered to Adults

MMPI – Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory: A comprehensive personality test that objectively evaluates personality traits and assesses an individual’s personal and social adjustment.

MOXO Attention Test: Measures attention, timing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity performance.

Standardized Mini-Mental Test: A widely used 30-question test to screen for cognitive impairments, including difficulties in thinking, communication, comprehension, and memory.