Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Training
Professional Memberships
Counseling Internships
Languages
References
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Busra YAYLA

Chevy Chase,MD

Summary

Dedicated and growth-oriented psychological counselor with a strong background in child and adolescent development, especially in neurodivergent populations. Known for a tireless work ethic, adaptability in diverse settings, and a continuous desire to learn and improve. Experienced in multicultural environments and passionate about providing inclusive, evidence-based mental health support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live-in Au Pair

Private Family
Washington D.C., USA
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Provided dedicated care and development support for a children diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Developed and implemented personalized behavior regulation routines.
  • Collaborated with parents on therapeutic strategies and daily structure.

Psychological Counselor

Pozitif Akademi
Samsun, Turkey
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided individual counseling focused on child behavioral issues, including attention difficulties, behavioral problems, emotional regulation with Play Therapy techniques.
  • Supported children and young adults dealing with grief and depression using CBT.
  • Led group workshops on anxiety management and building responsibility.
  • Contributed to crisis intervention planning and developed psychoeducational resources for families.
  • Delivered CBT-based interventions tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of children and adolescents, focusing on effective solutions for adolescents..

School Counselor

Melek Altun Dinç Preschool
Samsun, Turkey
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted behavioral observations and parental consultations.
  • Delivered psychoeducational workshops for families.
  • Applied various child assessment tools.

Psychological Counselor

Bayraktar Akademi
Samsun, Turkey
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Worked with children, adolescents, and adults using CBT and play therapy.
  • Administered cognitive and psychological assessment tools including WISC-R and MMPI.

Field Supervisor (Scholar)

Çelikel Education Foundation
Turkey, Turkey
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Managed outreach programs and student mentorship projects.
  • Supervised regional field teams and coordinated event planning.

Education

B.A. - Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Turkey
06.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Family collaboration
  • Emotional regulation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Grief counseling
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Valid driver's license
  • Problem-solving
  • Self-motivation

Certification

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
  • Play Therapy Practitioner
  • EMDR Training
  • MMPI, WISC-R, MOXO Certified Practitioner
  • Child Grief and Loss Interventions
  • Online Counseling & Communication Skills
  • Neurofeedback Certification

Training

  • 20th International Counseling & Guidance Congress (Presenter)
  • 14th National Student Counseling Congress (Art-based Group Therapy)
  • Turkish Psychotherapy Summit, Mindfulness Seminars, OCD Workshop

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish PDR Association, Former Student President, 1 year
  • OMU PDR Student Community, Class Representative, 4 years
  • Konuşan Eller Association, Volunteer Member

Counseling Internships

  • Petunya Psychological Counseling Center, 12/01/19, 02/29/20
  • Devgeriş Primary School, 11/01/19, 02/29/20
  • Ondokuz Mayıs High School, 09/01/19, 11/30/19

Languages

English
Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

References

Daniel J. Feith 

Partner, Sidley Austin LLP; Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Branch at U.S. Department of Justice

dfeith@sidley.com

+1 202 736 8511

Busra Bulbul

Specialist Psychological Counselor

busraabayraktar55@gmail.com

+90 (533) 058 28 24

Timeline

Live-in Au Pair

Private Family
08.2023 - 07.2025

Psychological Counselor

Pozitif Akademi
09.2022 - 08.2023

School Counselor

Melek Altun Dinç Preschool
09.2022 - 08.2023

Psychological Counselor

Bayraktar Akademi
10.2021 - 09.2022

Field Supervisor (Scholar)

Çelikel Education Foundation
09.2018 - 06.2020

B.A. - Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Ondokuz Mayis University

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