Sezin Demirtoka

I am a psychologist (Ludwig Maximilian University, Germany) with Master’s degrees in General Health Psychology (Universitat de Barcelona) and Dance Movement Therapy (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona). I am currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where I also teach in the Master’s programme in Dance Movement Therapy.
At the MAMH, I collaborate on projects that foster mentalization in caregivers to promote child well-being. My current research focuses on mentalization in parents and children, parent–child interaction, child mental health, and environmental enrichment.
My predoctoral publications include clinical case studies and both qualitative and quantitative research, including embodied and arts-based methodologies. You can find my publications on my Google Scholar profile.

Alongside my academic work, I maintain a part-time psychotherapy practice with children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical and research work inform and enrich one another. You can learn more about my psychotherapy practice on my website.