OLGA BEKISHEVA, MD
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY, BACHELOR OF THEATRE ARTS, PHD CANDIDATE,

PSYCHIATRIST, SUPERVISING PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHOANALYST, PSYCHOTHERAPIST & LECTURER Email: olga.bekisheva.doc@gmail.com | Mobile: +15033009055 | Address: 1255 NW Trail Ave #4, Portland, OR 97229

PROFILE

• ▪ My psychotherapy practice is informed by my lifelong learning and innovative projects.
  
• ▪ I specialize in working with adolescents and adults using the theories of Sigmund Freud and Sabina Spielrein in
  my psychoanalytic therapy.
  
• ▪ I write, teach and present about a wide range of psychology-related topics and advocate for all medical
  professionals to further their knowledge.
  
• ▪ I am skilled at helping C-level executives to make informed decisions and achieve success in their organizations.
  
• ▪ I leverage psychoanalytic principles to develop strategic insights and solutions, create comprehensive long-
  term strategies, and provide guidance on business relationships.
  
• ▪ As a psychotherapist with a background in theatre arts, I am deeply interested in the potential of
  psychotherapeutic theatre to help people heal and grow
  
  
  EDUCATION
  Doctor of Medicine | Kemerovo State Medical University | 2000 - 2006
  Master of Psychology | Moscow Open Social Academy | 2006 - 2011
  Residency Training in Psychiatry | Novokuznetsk State Institute for Medical Advancement | 2010 – 2011
  Diploma in Psychotherapy | Novokuznetsk State Institute for Medical Advancement | 2010 – 2011
  Diploma in Gestalt Therapy | Institute of Gestalt Therapy and Counselling | 2012 - 2016
  Diploma in Psychoanalysis | Eastern-European Institute of Psychoanalysis | 2015 – 2017
  Bachelor of Theatre Arts and Performance | Kemerovo State Institute of Culture | 2017 – 2023
  Diploma in Psychoanalytic Supervision | Professional Psychotherapy League | 2021 – 2023
  Doctor of Philosophy | Kemerovo State Institute of Culture | 2019 – 2022
  Supervisor Training | Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League, School of Professional Supervision | 2021
  
  
  KEY PROJECT
  Author, creator and presenter of the successful radio project Simple Difficulties (2016-2019).Led engaging discussions on a wide range of psychology-related topics during over 150 live broadcasts, which incorporated interactive Q&A sessions with the audience. The show quickly gained a loyal following and was praised for its informative and accessible content.
  
  Founded a research and scientific center that has made significant contributions to the field of psychology (2013-2018). Facilitated over 160 seminars, fostering valuable information exchange on ongoing research and attracted 170 new students and 8 professors to the center.
  
  Developed and launched a range of professional programs and lecture courses in psychology (2012-2019), including: Psychiatry for Psychologists; Dispelling Myths about Psychotherapy; Shedding Light On Common Misconceptions Surrounding Psychotherapy; The Archetype of the 'Wounded Therapist' in Counseling; Exploring Psychotherapeutic Schools and Their Approaches; Exploring Various Psychotherapeutic Schools And Their Unique Orientations; Integration of Body-Oriented Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

• Created The School of Thinking based on extensive research into the works and philosophy of Ken Wilber. This project included online and offline lectures and encompassed integral theory in psychology, spiral dynamics, and the integral map. The School of Thinking included various initiatives, such as the School of Shadow Aspects of the Psyche and the School of Will.
  
  
• Produced and hosted a captivating podcast series "Let's Unveil the Books of Great Scientists", dedicated to exploring the concepts presented in Ken Wilber's books in a manner accessible and comprehensible to a wide audience.
  
  
• Organized "Leaders of the New Generation" conference that brought together leaders from various fields such as business, psychology and pedagogy to discuss the integral theory of Ken Wilber.
  
  
• Initiated and hosted a "Live Diary" charity project, which provided free psychotherapy support to over 1000 individuals who couldn't afford it. Brought together a team of dedicated psychologists offered assistance by commenting on emails and messages sent by individuals seeking help.
  
  
• Launched "Incognito Letters" an anonymous psychotherapeutic online platform, where individuals could engage in message-based correspondence with psychotherapists and psychologists. This innovative approach allowed over 1000 patients to express their thoughts anonymously and receive professional guidance within a therapeutic framework.
  
  Created the following courses and professional programs for psychologists:
  
  

• Designed a "Psychiatry for Psychologists" course, catering to psychologists seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of psychiatry. The course had over 400 participants and covered a range of topics, including the process of building diagnoses, distinguishing between psychological and psychiatric counseling approaches, collecting comprehensive anamnesis, and providing an in-depth understanding of diagnoses such as schizophrenia and autism.
  
  
• Created and delivered a comprehensive online lecture course "Create a New Way of Life" in the field of integral psychology, exploring gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, process psychology, transpersonal psychology, and body-oriented psychology.
  
  
• Other courses included: Integral Theory of Ken Wilber, Unveiling Myths about Psychotherapy, Erotic Transference and Countertransference in Psychotherapy, Transsexualism and Homosexuality in Psychotherapy, Archetype of the "Wounded Therapist" in Counseling, Psychotherapeutic Schools and Their Directions, Body- oriented Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy.
  
  
  Designed and Delivered the Following Psychotherapeutic Training Programs:
  
  Mirror Reflection: Exploring Myself; Gallery of living mirrors; Women's training: Behind Secret Doors; Men's training: Behind Secret Doors; Releasing and Accepting of Love; Discovering My Unfulfilled Potential: What have I not become?; Behind My Masks; Masculine and Feminine: Sympathy and Shared Joy; Existential Orgasm; Man Who is Playing; Intuitive Explorations: Psycho Terra; Internal Compass; Live Event: Psychotherapy by Presence; Pleasure and Displeasure; The Thirst for Life; Do Dreams Come True?

PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND PSYCHOANALYST | PRIVATE PRACTICE 2011 - PRESENT

• Providing person-centered psychotherapy both online and in-person to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties using evidence-based modalities and modern methods for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  
  
• Offering guidance to relatives regarding the management of the patient condition and informing them about the necessary changes in living conditions.
  
  
  FOUNDER AND PROJECT MANAGER | ACTUALIZATION CENTER 2015 - 2020
  The Centre conducts research, as well as scientific and academic activities in the field of psychology, including several online courses.
  
  Coordinated the work of psychologists, researchers and other project team members.
  
  Developed and recorded courses and training materials, maintained research files and documentation.
  
  Organized and facilitated research seminars and invited local and international speakers, organized business trips for researchers and lecturers
  
  Monitored project budgets and expenditures and managed the procurement of IT equipment for thelaboratories within the Center.
  
  
  Achievements:
  Facilitated 160 seminars that fostered valuable information exchange on ongoing research.
  
  Attracted 170 new students and 8 professors to the center.
  
  Created and regularly updated the center's website with engaging content, resulting in a significant increase in interest of the target audience.
  
  Implemented an efficient reporting mechanism, which enabled project leaders and participants to monitor real- time project status updates.

SELECTED SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
2017: Kemerovo Institute of Culture Award
Project: Directed and produced a theatrical adaptation of 'Grace and Grit' Novel by Ken Wilber.

2020: Kemerovo Institute of Culture Award
Project: Directed and produced the theatrical performance 'Diamond of Hope' based on A. Gurney's play 'Love Letters.'

2017: Participated in the international scientific conference of Educational Performance in a Modern Theater School. Delivered a presentation focused on "The Significance Of Staging Educational Performances For Shaping The Moral Position Of Directors."

2018: Award at the Pan-Russian Open Competition of scientific works 'Cultural Space of Russia: Innovations and Traditions.'Project: Research paper "Addressing Emotional Burnout Among Students in Higher Educational Institutions of Culture and Arts: Problems and Solutions."

▪ 2019: A letter of appreciation, the Pan-Russian Scientific Conference 'Culture and Art: Searches and Discoveries' Project: Contribution to the research paper "Marketing Skills in Shaping the Professional Qualities of Directors."

▪ 2019: Awarded Second Place at the Pan-Russian Open Competition of scientific works, Cultural Space: Innovations and Traditions

Project: Research Paper "Marketing Activities as a Vital Component in Forming Professional Competencies of Theatre Directors."

▪ 2020: Red Clown International Theater Festival.

Awarded second place in the 'Best Directing of an Educational Performance' category at the 'Red Clown' International Theater Festival.

▪ 2021: Red Clown International Theater Festival.

Awarded Second Place in The Poetry of the 20th Century category and third place in the 'Speech Performing Arts'category.



SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. ▪ PhD Thesis: Factors That Influence the Motivation for Learning in Adolescents in Difficult Life Situations Created a comprehensive roadmap for working with adolescents that is based on the integral approach developed by Ken Wilber.
   
   
2. ▪ Bekisheva, O (2021): Factors That Influence the Motivation for Learning in Adolescents in Difficult Life Situations as a psychological and pedagogical problem; Gorno-Altaisk: Journal "The World of Science, Culture and Education", 7-10.
   
   
3. ▪ Bekisheva, O. (2020): The Development Of Cognitive Skills In Adolescents Through Game-Based Learning;Proceedings of the international scientific-practical conference "Theory and practice of modern pedagogy", Science and Education.
   
   
4. ▪ Bekisheva, O. (2020): The Impact of Dysfunctional Families on the Psychological Well-Being of Children; Penza City: Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Competition "Intellectual capital of the XXI century."
   
   
5. ▪ Bekisheva, O. (2019): Preventing Teacher Burnout: Factors that Lead to Emotional Exhaustion in the Educational Setting and Strategies for Intervention; Education System Journal: Challenges and opportunities for productive interaction of sciences within the technical process, 197-203.
   
   
6. ▪ Bekisheva, O. (2018): Addressing Emotional Burnout Among Students in Higher Educational Institutions of Culture and Arts: Challenges and Solutions. Awarded 3rd place for presenting a report at the Pan-Russian Open Competition of Scientific Works "Cultural Space of Russia: Innovations and Traditions."
   
   

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Counselling Psychology
Clinical Assessment
Treatment Planning & Goal Setting Ethical and Legal Compliance
Individual & Group Therapy Psychological Assessments Strong Work Ethic Psychodynamic Approaches
Strong Problem-solving Skills Excellent Attention to Detail Advanced Analytical Skills Active Listening & Empathy

Technology: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Lotus Notes,1С, SAP, CRM, Microsoft Dynamics AX.