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Psy. Aras OZARAS

Clinical Psychologist

University

Istanbul Okan University – Psychology

Expertise

Istanbul Okan University – Master’s in Clinical Psychology (High Honor Degree)

Department

Adult Mental Health

Interested Age Range

18-65

Branch

Ankara – Center Kavaklidere

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Clinical Psychologist

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Expert Clinical Psychologist Aras Özaras is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy. After completing his undergraduate studies in Psychology at Istanbul Okan University, he successfully earned his master’s degree with high honors from the same university. For his master’s thesis, he conducted research on “The Examination of Relationships Between Depression, Perceived Stress, and Perceived Social Support Levels in Adults,” exploring the importance of psychological recovery and support systems in-depth.

During his academic journey, he gained invaluable knowledge in the field of psychology from esteemed professors such as Prof. Dr. Doğan Şahin and Prof. Dr. Dilek Şirvanlı, acquiring a broad and solid foundation of expertise.

Through therapy methods based on the core principles of the psychodynamic approach, Özaras helps individuals understand their unconscious processes and achieve emotional healing. Focusing particularly on attachment theory, the effects of past experiences on present life, and processes like transference, Özaras conducts in-depth work on topics such as love, relationship dynamics, and emotional attachment. He has also developed significant expertise regarding women’s emotional processes and relationship challenges, addressing these areas carefully within his therapeutic approach.

In his clinical practice, Aras Özaras provides therapy for a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, and personality disorders. Additionally, he extensively works on challenges individuals face in relationship dynamics and emotional attachment processes.

Education and Certifications

  • 2019: Personality Psychopathology – Prof. Dr. Doğan Şahin
  • 2019-2020: Personality Theories, Personality Disorders, and Psychodynamic Therapy
  • 2019-2020: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 1 – Dr. Sinem Taşyaran
  • 2020-2021: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2 – Dr. Sinem Taşyaran
  • 2019: Physiological Psychology – Prof. Dr. S. Orhan Andaç
  • 2019: Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) – Dr. Nursen Oral
  • 2019: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) – Dr. Nursen Oral
  • 2019-2020: Introduction to Psychoanalysis – Prof. Dr. M. Cengiz Güleç
  • 2019: Anger Management – Psk. Övül Kozan
  • 2019: Burnout Syndrome – Psk. Övül Kozan
  • 2016-2017: Leadership, Management, Effective Communication, and Body Language – Gazi University
  • 2019: Life Coaching Training – World Leadership Academy
  • 2019: Microexpressions Training – World Leadership Academy
  • 2017-2018: Business Management Training – Istanbul Business Institute
  • 2017-2018: Strategic Management Training – Istanbul Business Institute
  • 2018-2019: Creative Drama Training – Istanbul Okan University