My practice is ideal for individuals looking for a culturally sensitive therapist while navigating mild to moderate emotional challenges—such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties in relationships. I also work with people experiencing identity shifts, parenting struggles, cross-cultural adjustment, and emotion regulation issues. Depending on your needs, I offer both intensive short-term and weekly long-term therapy.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Languages: English, Turkish
Treatment Approach
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic methods, with a strong focus on emotional experience and relational dynamics. I also incorporate cognitive, behavioral, and dialectical techniques when appropriate, allowing for comprehensive and personalized support.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 65-90
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Dr. Damla Yildirim, PhD Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist
- Female
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology – Barcelona, Spain
MSc in Clinical and Child Psychology – Cambridge, UK
BSc in Psychology – Istanbul, Turkey & Salamanca, Spain
Dr. Damla Yildirim, PhD Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Germany, Spain, Turkey
- Online Therapy Details: Via GDPR secure platforms
With a background in clinical, theoretical, and research work, I integrate various therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. I have a strong interest in how cultural and relational factors shape personality, emotional experiences, and the ways people understand and cope with psychological distress.
Based in Barcelona, I offer in-person sessions as well as online therapy to individuals who find my experience a helpful resource in exploring and improving their mental health. Please reach out if you’d like to know more about how we might work together.