Best Psychotherapy doctors in Turkey: TOP 17 doctors

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir brings 25+ years of expertise in neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies.

• Specializes in emotional disorders like depressive and bipolar disorders
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Completed post-graduation at İzmir Ege University Psychiatry Department

Dr. Oflu specializes in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in psychiatry
• Expert in treating complex personality disorders and PTSD
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Works with both adults and children

Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus specializes in psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalized treatment plans.

• Expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic approaches
• Works with patients dealing with anxiety and depression
• Part of a leading psychiatric hospital in Turkey

Prof. Husnu Erkmen has over 30 years of experience treating complex mental health conditions, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in eating disorders, depression, and schizophrenia
• Published in international medical journals
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association
• Graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses and psychotherapy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed psychiatry residency at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
• Practices evidence-based psychotherapy approaches
• Bilingual in English and Turkish

Specializing in personalized psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Focuses on tailored treatment plans for diverse mental health needs
• Works at one of Turkey's leading psychiatric facilities
• Employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Dr. Volkan Seneger brings 9+ years of psychiatry experience, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialized in psychiatry at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association
• Also holds membership in the Turkish Medical Association
• Works with patients across various state and private hospitals

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist. She completed her residency in 2020 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. She graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Her thesis examined the clinical and cognitive effects of a computer-assisted cognitive improvement method in people with opioid use disorder.

She completed her state service at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital from October 2020 to June 2022. She provided AMATEM outpatient and inpatient care from April 2021 to June 2022. She has worked at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic since June 2022.

Professional interests include addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

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Dr. Yildirim provides expert psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalized patient care.

• Specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Works with diverse patient populations
• Affiliated with a leading psychiatric hospital

Dr. Selin Birgul Baran provides specialized psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, known for its focus on mental health.

• Works at a leading institution for psychiatry and neurology
• Specializes in personalized treatment plans
• Trained in modern psychotherapy techniques

Dr. Esen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with accreditation from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ACT). His research includes smart-phone based therapy for panic disorders.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Harvard University
• Expert in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Active member of multiple psychiatric associations
• Recipient of the EPA Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship

Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders using evidence-based therapies at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cognitive, behavioral, and EMDR therapies
• Formerly practiced at Bakirkoy Mental Health Hospital
• Treats a wide range of psychological conditions

Specializes in psychotherapy for conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD. Professor of Psychiatry at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• 30+ years of clinical experience
• Former Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University
• Expertise in adolescent and geriatric mental health
• Residency at Gazi University – a top medical school

Dr. Karaca specializes in psychotherapy after years at Bakırköy Mental & Neurological Disorders Hospital, one of Turkey's leading psychiatric centers.

• 16+ years of experience in psychiatry & psychotherapy
• Former specialist at Turkey's top psychiatric training hospital
• Currently practices at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul