Ara Miqayelyan
Psychologist / Mental Health Specialist
Based in Yerevan, Armenia
Hello, I am Ara Mikaelyan—a certified psychologist, mental health counselor, and psychoeducation specialist. I am a member of the Logotherapy and Existential Analysis Association and the EMDR Armenia Association. I serve as a facilitator for retreat groups, where we provide a confidential environment for both groups and individuals. Additionally, I am involved in international youth programs focused on developing soft skills, adaptation, professional orientation, and the enhancement of internal personal processes. I also provide coaching and mentoring services. I am the co-founder and a board member of the 'Headway Projects' NGO.
About the Therapist
As a psychotherapist, I prioritize the safety and ethics of the therapeutic relationship. My approach is based on respect and acceptance, where there are no imposed judgments. This is a unique space aimed at the joint exploration of thoughts and emotions, allowing for a deeper understanding of one's own experiences.
Work Experience
Psychologist-Counselor
February 2024 – PresentIfeel - Humanising Growth
Psychologist-Psychotherapist
2025 – Present"Aystegh" Psychological Center
Psychologist-Psychotherapist
September 2022 – PresentPsyguard.me Psychological Service Platform
Clinical Psychologist
September - November 2020Mikaelyan Institute of Surgery
Work with military personnel affected by the 2020 44-day war and their family members
Psychologist-Counselor
August 2019 - September 2021"Suggest" Psychological Workshop
Education
Psychology, Bachelor's Degree
2015-2019Yerevan State University (YSU)
Postgraduate Education
2023-2024Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland
Professional Certification
2022-2025Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, Russia
Trainings and Certificates
Gestalt Psychotherapy
62 hours | November 2018 - March 2019
YSU Center for Applied Psychology
Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy
192 hours (4 stages) | 2020
YSU Center for Applied Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
60 hours | 2020
Basic Course
ESC Volunteering
2023 | Kielce, Poland
Cultural and Educational Centers
Well-being Skills
2024 | Gremi, Georgia
Working with Youth
Career Counseling
2024 | Poznań, Poland
Youth Career Counseling Center
EMDR Training
September 18-20, 2025 | Yerevan
Theory and Clinical Methods
Personality Disorders
2025 | Yerevan
Principles and Diagnostics
Digestive Issues Without Organic Cause
2025 | Yerevan
Dialogue Between Thoughts and the Digestive System
Approach
Professional Interests and Scope of Work
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- •Anxiety spectrum disorders
- •Mood disorders
- •Depression and complex depression accompanied by suicidal ideation
- •Difficulties in experiencing, controlling, and expressing emotions
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
- •Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- •Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
- •Difficulties in processing loss and grief
- •Chronic feelings of guilt and shame
Relationships and Adaptation
- •Boundary issues in interpersonal relationships
- •Difficulties and conflicts in intrapersonal relationships
- •Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- •Working with LGBTQ+ individuals
Meaning of Life and Personal Growth
- •Loss of meaning in life
- •Issues with personal growth and adaptation
- •Self-esteem issues
- •Psychosomatic issues
Languages
Get in Touch
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Location
Yerevan, Armenia
In-person and online sessions available
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