Filiz Kaya Ataklı is a certified Gottman Therapist and Advanced Clinical Trainer with over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy, couples therapy, and public mental health. She holds a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Istanbul University and has been trained directly by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. As the founder of Psikoloji İstanbul, she has led major psychoeducational and therapeutic initiatives across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East—supporting thousands of professionals, families, and institutions. Her clinical approach integrates the Gottman Method with modalities such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Strategic Family Therapy, EMDR and grief counseling, with a special focus on psychological trauma and resilience.
