Ilchenko Maryna Volodymyrivna

Education:

• Donetsk State Medical University named after M. Gorky;
• National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine, educational program in Extreme and Crisis Psychology;
• training as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Counselor;
• training as an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Counselor.

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• EMDR Conference "Around Psychological Trauma. Trauma Across Different Psychotherapeutic Approaches";
• scientific and practical conference "Psychiatry, Narcology, Clinical Psychology and General Medical Practice: Interdisciplinary Issues of Modern Healthcare";
• lecture "Trauma-Focused Therapy and PTSD".

Scientific activity:

• participation in scientific and practical conferences, preparation of academic materials on crisis psychology and psychological support;
• involvement in projects dedicated to professional development, psychological resilience, and career support.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• conducting psychoeducational and thematic group sessions and educational events for healthcare professionals and State Emergency Service personnel.

Areas of professional development:

• continuously improves practical skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and crisis counseling;
• regularly participates in professional supervision and group therapy using the Symboldrama method.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• psychological counseling for adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, emotional exhaustion, and professional burnout;
• psychological support for acute crisis situations, grief and loss, psychological trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
• psychological support for internally displaced persons, adaptation to new life circumstances, and restoration of psychological well-being;
• working with self-esteem, emotional instability, and difficulties in interpersonal and partner relationships;
• application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to the client's needs;
• psychoeducation, teaching emotional self-regulation techniques, stress resilience, and coping skills;
• psychological support for individuals experiencing life crises, major life changes, or requiring assistance in restoring psychological well-being.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT);
• clinical psychology;
• psychotherapy;
• crisis and extreme psychology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “In my free time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family. I also enjoy reading detective novels and contemporary psychology literature, which helps me combine professional development with personal interests.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. If anxiety, low mood, the effects of stress, or difficult life events begin to affect your daily life, do not postpone seeking help from a psychologist. Timely psychological support, adequate sleep, regular physical activity, social connections, and effective self-regulation skills make it easier to overcome difficult periods and restore emotional balance. Seeking help is a responsible step toward improving your quality of life.”