I have extensive knowledge relative to attachment
disorder, adjustment disorder, trauma (PTSD). I work with
adoptive and biological families of children diagnosed with
above-mentioned disorders. In addition, I have expertise
in training professionals as well as in parent training.
I have excellent communication and cross-cultural skills.
I speak English, Russian, and Georgian fluently.
I am a cofounder and therapist (2002 —
Present) at the Art of Connecting Therapies
- the center for assessment and treatment of children with
emotional and behavioral problems. Most of our clients have
been adopted in America or internationally. These children
have experienced severe trauma in their lives, are diagnosed
with prenatal exposure, can’t attach to their families,
and/or are exhibiting many maladaptive behaviors. 2001
— 2007 - Therapist at Cobb and Douglas Community Service
Board, Atlanta, GA 1993 —
1996 - Professor of Russian and Georgian languages Emory
University. Atlanta, GA 1985 — 1992 - Professor
of English Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Education:
MA: Professional Counseling. The Georgia
School of Professional Counseling
PhD: Linguistics. Moscow State University,
Moscow, Russia
MA: English philology. Moscow State University,
Moscow, Russia
Training:
1 year internship in playtherapy at Laurel
Highs Hospital, Children’s Unit. Atlanta, GA
1 year training (290 hours) in Attachment
Disorder and Trauma Treatment in Columbia, South Carolina
