Катерина

Kateryna Tkalich

Psychologist, Neuropsychologist | CBT, ACT

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Professional Summary
Psychologist providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with expertise in neuropsychology, research, development and implementation of innovative tools and programs in the field of mental health. Passionate about evidence-based psychological approaches and effective interventions for systemic and individual mental health care.

Experience
Mental Health Specialist
Aspichi, “Luminify” | September 2023 - November 2025
Served as a lead specialist and consultant in mental health for the Luminify VR program - a digital product for civilians and veterans, designed to support stress reduction, recovery, and resilience.
Key responsibilities and contributions:
• Collaborated on product implementation projects across organizations in Ukraine and the United States (rehabilitation centers, clinics, assisted living facilities, etc.).
• Contributed to the methodology design and development of psychological support programs, user case scenarios, and the full library of interactive and video-based practices.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams (developers, designers, production team, etc.).
• Led content planning and production management - drafting scripts, technical requirements, and guidelines for over 50 psychological and mindfulness exercises.
• Participated in conferences, research collaborations, and co-authorship of scientific articles, continuing to strengthen the product’s evidence base.
Psychologist, Research Fellow
Aspichi, “Luminify” | April 2023 - September 2023
Contributed to the design, research, and validation of Luminify, a VR-based mental health and rehabilitation platform for civilians and veterans.
Key responsibilities and contributions:
• Designed, organized, and monitored research projects (including RCTs and feasibility studies) evaluating VR-based interventions for stress reduction and psychological recovery.
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis - statistical processing, interpretation, and synthesis of user feedback to guide evidence-based product improvements.
• Provided theoretical and methodological grounding for digital therapeutic content, integrating CBT, ACT, and mindfulness frameworks.
• Authored scripts and voice-over texts for guided VR psychological exercises and mindfulness practices (around 50 in total), enhancing user engagement and clinical impact.
Psychotherapeutic services and counseling |
Private practice | 2020 - Present
• Provided cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT, ACT, UP Protocol) for adult clients.
• Specialized in stress management, anxiety, burnout, panic attacks, phobias, depression, self-esteem, personal development, сrisis periods and loss, etc.
Writer of Popular Psychological Articles
Psychological Online Project “Light to Mind” | 2020 - 2021
• Authored popular scientific psychological articles and informational brochures.
• Assisted in organizing psychological lectures and public engagement initiatives.
Internship – Neuropsychological Testing
Ukrainian Center of Neuromarketing and Behavioral Research “Beehiveor” | 2023
• Conducted user research and assisted in neuropsychometric assessments for “Anima” product.

Education
Master of Psychology (Cognitive Neuropsychology)
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv | 2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Psychology
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv | 2017 - 2021

Certifications & Additional Education
• CBT (High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 4-Year Program) | Ukrainian Institute of CBT (2024 - Present) - Licensed to conduct clinical practice in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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• Project Management in Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being | Mental Health for Ukraine (2025)
• Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being in the Workplace/ Resilience Under Duress: Management in the Field of Mental Health | Mental Health for Ukraine (2025)
• CBT+ (Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) | Ukrainian Institute of CBT (2024)
• ACT: Theoretical & Practical Foundations | Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy (2024)
• Pathopsychological Diagnostics | Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy (2023)
• CBT Model of Psychological Resilience | Ukrainian Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2023)
• Unified Protocol Training | “Osvita 4Help” & Mental Balance Space (2023)
• CBT Model in Adult Counseling | Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy (2021 - 2022)
• Basics of Psychological Counseling | Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy (2019 - 2020)

Skills
Technical Skills:
• Statistical Data Analysis: SPSS, RStudio
• UX Research & Product Development
• Psychological Assessment & Therapy
• Process & Project Management
Soft Skills:
• Analytical & Complex Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking & Fact-Checking
• Empathy & Communication
• Team Coordination & Leadership
• Fast & Eager learner

Languages
• Ukrainian – Native
• English – B2

Tools & Software
• RStudio, SPSS (Statistical Analysis)
• Canva, Figma, PowerPoint (Design & Presentation)
• Microsoft Word, Excel (Documentation & Data Processing)