THERAPIST
Student of integrative psychotherapy
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Couple therapy work
A solution-oriented brief therapist
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Emilia Lehmonen
I am a solution-focused brief therapist and I am studying to become an integrative psychotherapist at the University of Eastern Finland. I founded Mindora Oy therapy services in 2023.
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I graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki in 2020. My thesis was on workplace well-being. At the beginning of my career, I worked as a social worker in Vantaa's child protection open care, after which I moved on to a supervisory position in Järvenpää's child protection open care.
My most recent job was as a social worker at the family counseling center in the Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing area, where my duties included supporting and advising families in their interactions and conducting couples therapy. Now, I am a full-time entrepreneur.
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In my work, I have engaged in highly challenging therapeutic conversations and crisis work. I have dealt with a wide variety of mental health challenges and behavioral patterns. Often, clients have felt very lost in their lives, and the goal is to find light at the end of the tunnel. Every person has infinite potential and every situation holds possibilities; sometimes it just requires the help of a professional to see it.
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My approach is gently firm. My colleagues and clients have described me as emotionally intelligent and a unique therapist. I use a broad range of diverse tasks and various tools to support my work. I aim to ensure that the client has the knowledge and skills to manage their life's situations after therapy ends. The most important thing to me is the encounter and listening, with the client always at the center.
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My philosophy of life is that our mission here in the world is to help each other. I have found my way to help others through my work as a therapist.
My special expertise includes families with children, divorced families, maltreatment, trauma work, expatriates, and immigration.
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EDUCATION
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University of Eastern Finland, Integrative Psychotherapy Training, 2024-2027
Solution-Focused Brief Therapist 2022-2024
Master of Social Sciences 2020 (VTM)
Licensed Social Worker 2020
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WORK EXPERIENCE IN SOCIAL SERVICES
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Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Area / Social Work and Couples Therapy Work in Western Vantaa Family Counseling Center / 2023-2023
Keusote / Supervisor in Child Protection Open Services / 2021-2023
City of Vantaa / Social Worker in Child Protection Open Services / 2019-2021
City of Helsinki / Reception Unit Instructor / 2015-2016
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VOLUNTEER WORK
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Mannerheim League for Child Welfare / Friend for an Immigrant Mother / 2022-2023
Finnish Red Cross / Women's Reception Center Group Leader / 2015-2020
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