Why Asking For Help Is So Hard (and Why It Matters Anyway)
Being strong for everyone else can make asking for help feel almost impossible. But sometimes the hardest step, reaching out, is also the beginning of relief, understandi...
Arilda Dushaj, MSc
Licensed Psychologist
verified by TherapyRoute
“Arilda Dushaj is an experienced clinical psychologist and psychotherapist working in her private practice and offering online sessions. She provides specialized services to adults, couples, families, and groups.”
About Me
I provide specialized psychotherapy services, drawing on my experience as a licensed clinical psychologist. In my private practice, I offer tailored support for adults, couples, families, and groups. My comprehensive approach ensures individuals and relationships receive dedicated attention for diverse challenges. For added convenience, I also offer flexible online sessions, making quality care accessible. Those seeking an experienced guide for personal growth and relational well-being will find a supportive space here.
Approach
My work is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep belief in each person’s ability to grow and change. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel truly heard. Together, we explore the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your life, helping you gain insight and develop healthier ways of coping and relating. I tailor each session to your unique needs, working at your pace, with the goal of supporting lasting and meaningful change.
Services
I offer online therapy for individuals, couples, and groups in a safe and supportive space. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, work through emotional challenges, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Sessions focus on deeper understanding and growth, addressing issues like anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional patterns. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking clarity, my approach supports you in exploring the roots of what you’re facing and building practical insight and resilience.
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Groups
- •Organisations
- •Parents
- •Couples
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.
Qualifications
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
MastersUniversity of Tirana, Faculty of Social Sciences
Year: 2018
Qualifying Course in Group Analysis
CertificationInstitute of Group Analysis (IGA)
Year: 2025
Registrations
Order of Psychologists of Albania
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