Maria Dolgopolova

My work is informed by several core psychotherapeutic approaches, each with its own historical development, theoretical foundations, empirical grounding, and methodological frameworks: Gestalt therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and Jungian analysis. The latter approach is the most fundamental for my current professional identity. I actively develop as a part of the worldwide community of Jungian analysts, including teaching, full-time practice, and leading psychodynamic therapy groups. From a practical perspective, I value the Jungian approach for its focus on hidden potential, creativity, and rich symbolic exploration that helps individuals to get to know themselves better and uncover unconscious materials—treasures that are seeking integration into our waking life and that are capable of making it well-balanced, satisfying and full of meaning. Additionally, I find it natural not to divide strictly "Jungian" and "non-Jungian" psychoanalyses; wider psychodynamic foundations and various schools of psychoanalysis altogether as well as evidence-based empirical knowledge should be considered and applied for the most complex approach to the healing process. I also practice more short-term formats of psychological help than psychoanalysis when required. Not each person seeking help should be provided with years-lasting analysis. Therefore, as a clinical psychologist in my basic training, I feel responsible to provide my clients with the most relevant format of help for their issues. I see no benefits in promoting long-term in-depth explorations for people who need more "practical" and understandable improvements. I feel responsible to work efficiently and welcome deeper and longer explorations for those who pursue more comprehensive development and insights not limited to "solving issues" and symptom reduction. If I notice during the introductory meeting that your challenges and tasks can be better addressed in different modalities of therapy, I will suggest alternatives I am aware of and explain the benefits and limitations of my own approach.

My major work experiences include:

1. By 2015, I established a full-time financially sustainable psychological private practice, in person and online.

2. Collaboration with educational and mental health organisations: C.G. Jung Institute, Zurich (2026-current). An accredited instructor and psychoanalyst

Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama (2023-current) – I have been an invited lecturer and speaker for educational programmes and conferences

Moscow State University & Mental Health Research Centre (2011-2014). As a student of MSU, I was permitted to become a member of the scientific team in a joint research project between Moscow State University & Mental Health Research Centre. The project was a private concerted initiative of the former president of the Moscow Psychoanalytical Society, MSU associate professor, Kadyrov I.M. and senior scientist at the MHRC, Beniashvili A.G.

Academy for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (2021-2022). I performed as an invited speaker for educational programs and a teacher of practical clinical psychology.

2. Becoming an Active full member of the following professional communities: a. Full member at the International Association for Analytical Psychology (a voting member of C.G.Jung Institute in Zurich; auxiliary affiliations – C. G. Jung Society of Queensland, Moscow Association for Analytical Psychology) b. Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League – associated to the European Association of Psychotherapy (2018-current)

Education:

1. Specialist Diploma in Clinical Psychology (Lomonosov Moscow State University; Completed: 2013).
2. C.G. Jung Institute Zurich. Program "Psychoanalysis" for adults. Completed: 2026

Publications: Orcid: 0009-0008-9910-4753 Dolgopolova, M., & Ney, L. J. (2026). Psychodynamic therapy for anti-social coping strategies preventing treatment of complex posttraumatic stress: a case series. Psychodynamic Practice, 1–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/14753634.2026.2619877

Auxiliarly training:

1. Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama 600+100 hours (gestalt training)
2. Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles, GATLA 63 hours (gestalt training)
3. Moscow Association for Analytical Psychology 500 hours (jungian analysis training)

Scientific background beyond my current scientific engagement: Psychoanalytic Studies and Research Assistantship (2011–2014) Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), Moscow As a student at the Moscow State University, I was invited to join a joint research project between the MSU and the MHRC—an initiative led by Dr. I.M. Kadyrov (Associate Professor, MSU; former President, Moscow Psychoanalytical Society) and Dr. A.G. Beniashvili (Senior Scientist, MHRC). I was granted permission to use project data for my thesis and future PhD research. I.M. Kadyrov was my scientific advisor, and this project brought me extensive supervised training in the Psychoanalysis of Object Relations.