Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Firdevs Seyfe Şen is a distinguished psychiatrist with over 32 years of experience in mental health care. She currently practices at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Şen specializes in a range of psychiatric disorders and is recognized as a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMU) therapy. Her expertise encompasses:
- Psychotic Disorders
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Personality Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Psychosomatic Disorders
Educational Background
Dr. Şen’s academic journey is marked by a commitment to excellence in psychiatry:
- Medical School: Graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1993.
- Specialization: Completed her psychiatry residency at Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Mental Health and Diseases in 2001. Her thesis focused on “Attitudes of people living in a rural area in Turkey towards depression.”
- Advanced Training: Undertook various specialized trainings, including:
- Psychodrama Therapy at Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
- Individual Psychoanalysis with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Eğrilmez.
- Social Skills Training in Schizophrenia with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yıldız.
- Motivational Interviewing with Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel.
- Psychoanalytically Oriented Group Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Training organized by Halime Odağ Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Foundation.
- EMDR Basic Training (1st and 2nd Level) and CETAD Basic Training organized by EMDR Association.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Theoretical Training from Prof. Dr. M. Hakan Türkçapar.
- Substance Abuse Physician Training organized by the Ministry of Health.
