Asya Filiz

I am particularly interested in how childhood experiences continue to shape our emotions, relationships, and parenting journeys. Many of the ways we cope, connect with others, and understand ourselves develop early in life and continue to influence us well into adulthood. As a result, many people come to therapy knowing what they “should” do, yet still find themselves repeating familiar patterns, struggling with difficult emotions, or feeling stuck despite their insight.

I believe therapy is not only about understanding where these patterns come from, but also about creating space for something new. Sometimes this means reconnecting with parts of ourselves that have been overlooked for a long time, listening more closely to our emotional needs, or rediscovering a more authentic, spontaneous, and compassionate way of relating to ourselves.

My work is primarily informed by Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while also integrating Art Therapy. Together, we explore recurring patterns, emotional needs, and practical ways of coping with life's challenges. An important part of this process involves developing a different relationship with emotions—not necessarily getting rid of difficult feelings, but learning how to stay present with them, make sense of them, and move forward alongside them.

I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where people feel safe to explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and turn insight into meaningful and lasting change.

2025 – Present | Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice 2024 – 2025 | Clinical Psychologist & Guidance Coordinator - Öncü Private School 2023 – 2024 | Clinical Psychologist - PsikoÇocuk Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic 2023 – Present | Clinical Psychologist - Antares Foundation

2025 - Master of Science Degree in TED University, Clinical Psychology 2023 - Master of Science Degree in TED University, Developmental Focused Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology 2021 - Master of Arts Degree in Ege University, Family Counseling 2019 - Bachelor's Degree in Ege University, Psychology

Certificates Art Therapy Practices with Adolescents | Psy. Nilay Nalça, Ecopoiesis Trauma and Expressive Art Therapy | Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D. Using Art Therapy when Working Trauma with Children | Olcay Güner, Ph.D. & Nur Dinçer, MSc. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy | Sinem Akay-Sullivan, Ph.D. Art Therapy and Cognitive Interventions in Adult and Child Trauma | Olcay Güner, Ph.D. & Nur Dinçer, MSc. Psychological First Aid | Turkish Psychological Association Experiential Play Therapy Training | Nilüfer Devecigil, M.Sc Family Therapy Training | Ayşe Yalın, Ph.D. & Ilgın Gökler Danışman, Ph.D.