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Anastasiia Kurylenko

Clinical Psychologist | Child & Adolescent Mental Health | MHPSS Specialist

📍 Open to relocation within safer regions of Ukraine (Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Lviv, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhhorod, Vinnytsia)

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and families in healthcare, educational, and humanitarian settings. Experienced in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, MHPSS, PTSD support, child neuropsychology, autism assessment, and behavioral interventions. Worked in Kherson during occupation and active hostilities, providing psychological assistance to civilians affected by war. Currently employed by SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine supporting reintegration and mental health recovery of children and families.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- MHPSS
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Family counseling
- PTSD support
- Psychological assessment
- Autism assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R)
- ABA and VB-MAPP (in training)
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Psychoeducation
- Art therapy
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Case management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine — Psychologist
2025 – Present
- Conduct psychological assessments for children and caregivers.
- Provide individual counseling and psychosocial support.
- Facilitate reintegration and recovery programs for children affected by displacement and war.
- Support families experiencing trauma, stress, and adjustment difficulties.
- Deliver psychoeducation and crisis counseling.

Kherson Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital — Clinical Psychologist
2019 – Present (employment contract suspended)
- Provided psychological services for children from birth to 18 years old, including children with ASD, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and behavioral difficulties.
- Conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
- Implemented sensory integration and sensorimotor correction interventions.
- Provided crisis counseling and PTSD support for children and adults affected by military actions.
- Worked in Kherson during occupation and active combat conditions.

Secondary School No. 37, Kherson — Psychologist
2014 – 2019
- Provided psychological support to students, parents, and teachers.
- Conducted preventive and developmental programs.
- Supported children with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.

EDUCATION
Kherson State University
Master’s Degree in Psychology

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- MHPSS in Healthcare Settings (2023)
- Child Neuropsychological Assessment (2024)
- Child Neuropsychological Correction (2024)
- Clinical Psychology (2024)
- EEG in Psychological Practice (2024)
- Psychiatric Propaedeutics for Child Psychologists (2025)
- Military Psychology (2026)
- Basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2026)
- Art Therapy (2026)
- Support for People Affected by Traumatic Events (2025)
- ADOS-2 and ADI-R Autism Assessment (2026)
- ABA Basic Methods and Principles (2026)
- Mental Nutrition: Professional Brain and Mental Health Support (2026)

LANGUAGES
- Ukrainian: Native
- English: Intermediate (B1/B2)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong communication and empathy skills.
- Experience working with internally displaced persons, war-affected families, and children with special educational needs.
- Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Available for relocation and humanitarian field assignments.