Licensed Psychologist, psychoanalyst, and certified cognitive behavioral therapist specialises in treating anxiety, depression, and OCD with CBT.
Daler Mirzoev is trained in the evidence-based practice models of Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and DBT for PTSD. He is also experienced in the use of CBT for comorbid disorders, and the integrative models of Family Connections and ACT.
Licensed Psychologist
I have extensive experience in the field of clinical psychiatry and psychotherapy. I have a license to practice in Russia and the US. I am a member of the American Psychological Association.
I also teach at a Russian university. – CBT in Practice: Essentials II – Beck Institute, Philadelphia, 2024. – Kognitivno-povedencheskaia terapiia – Assotsiatsiia kognitivno-povedencheskaia, Moskva, 2022g. – Skhema-terapiia – Institut prakticheskoipsikhologii, Moscow, 2020g.
Psychoanalyst
Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy based on the theories of Sigmund Freud. It involves long-term therapy, usually several times a week and may last for years. During sessions, a trained psychoanalyst listens thoughtfully (many psychoanalysts don’t take notes) and helps a patient interpret their thoughts, feelings, memories and fears. It aims to bring unconscious influences into the awareness of a person, such as repressed feelings and a pattern of behavior that affects relationships.
A trained psychoanalyst can help you uncover the origins of underlying mental health issues that are not addressed in other therapies. For example, someone who is experiencing sexual dysfunction might find that the root of their problem stems from childhood abuse. In this way, psychoanalysis can allow a person to gain control over destructive patterns of behavior and emotional responses. A person’s relationships, sense of self and life direction can be positively influenced by this form of psychotherapy. However, research evaluating its effectiveness is scarce.
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Many therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. These techniques focus on changing irrational thoughts and beliefs that can lead to negative emotions. They also teach patients to practice positive behaviors and techniques for dealing with their symptoms.
A master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatry is required to qualify for a CBT certification. Applicants must also have six years of clinical experience and letters of recommendation from mental health professionals who are familiar with their cognitive-behavioral therapy skills.
Licensed therapists may work in an office setting or at a hospital or residential treatment facility. Typically, psychologists and counselors work with one patient at a time, but some do group therapy. They may also offer online counseling services to people who cannot afford face-to-face sessions. These resources are especially helpful for people who live in rural areas with limited mental health services. Those who want to become certified in CBT can join the National Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (NACBT) to receive training and certification.
Certified Biofeedback Therapist
Biofeedback is a therapeutic technique involving electronic monitoring of physiological processes and teaching clients to voluntarily control them. The client sits in a quiet room, and sensors attached to the skin record a variety of physiological responses, such as EMG, SCL, HR and temperature. A monitor displays the data, and audio and visual feedback are provided to reinforce desired physiological changes.
Using a combination of cognitive/behavioral and behavioral techniques, I teach my clients to use biofeedback to manage the physiologic hyperarousal that is characteristic of anxiety disorders. Several studies demonstrate that biofeedback reduces symptoms of anxiety significantly.
In a study of GAD patients who were treated with biofeedback, both the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) and Zung’s Self-Assessment Scale (SAS) showed significant reductions in anxiety levels following 10 biofeedback sessions. Statistically significant correlations were found between the HAM-A and SAS scores and age, family status and education. The majority of individuals reported that they experienced significant anxiety reduction and maintained this improvement long after treatment.
