Merilin Ivanova

I am a licensed Medical Doctor (MD) and Clinical Psychologist with a unique integrative background in pediatrics, psychotherapy, and attachment-based mental health care. With years of experience working in high-intensity medical and emotional environments, I bring both clinical depth and psychological sensitivity to every therapeutic relationship. My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Positive Psychotherapy, with a strong emphasis on attachment patterns, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics. I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, relationship distress, emotional disconnection, life transitions, burnout, and parenting challenges. Having worked extensively in emergency pediatrics, I am experienced in crisis situations, acute stress, and supporting families through vulnerability and uncertainty. This background has shaped my ability to provide emotional containment, clarity, and calm during difficult moments. I offer online therapy sessions via chat and video in a confidential, non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns. My approach integrates mind and body awareness, evidence-based techniques, and compassionate presence. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief, but about deepening self-understanding, strengthening emotional resilience, and building healthier connections — with others and with oneself. I work with: • Anxiety and emotional overwhelm • Relationship and communication difficulties • Attachment wounds • Parenting stress and family dynamics • Burnout and professional stress • Personal growth and identity exploration My goal is to create a space where complexity is welcomed, emotions are understood, and change becomes possible.