My name is Tuba Elmas Francia, a psychologist (B.Sc.) with an international and intercultural background.

I was born in Rüsselsheim am Main and grew up in a culturally rich, cosmopolitan home where humanity, love, and respect shaped everyday life from an early age. These innermost values form the foundation of my life and my psychological journey. Based on this framework, I have developed a perspective on humanity that is underpinned by empathy, dignity, and genuine connection.

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I completed my bachelor's degree in psychology at the renowned Long Island University in New York. This degree is officially recognized in Germany and is equivalent to a German B.Sc. in psychology. During my studies, I volunteered at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health) in Manhasset, New York, where I gained valuable insight into psychological work in a clinical setting.

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A particularly formative experience was a behavioral psychology research semester in Costa Rica, where I studied the social behavior of dolphins. This intensive experience permanently sharpened my sense of nonverbal communication and social dynamics.

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I also gained practical clinical experience through internships at the German Hospital and the American Hospital in Istanbul. There, I worked in an interdisciplinary environment alongside specialists and therapists, further expanding my knowledge through direct patient contact.

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To further expand my psychological profile, I first had the opportunity to complete a summer semester at John Cabot University in Rome. There, I focused intensively on adolescence psychology. Through this practice-oriented program, I deepened my understanding of psychological development during adolescence, identity formation, emotional regulation, as well as the social and cultural factors influencing this sensitive life stage.

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Following that, I completed another international semester at the prestigious Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. As part of the course “Close Relationships,” I gained comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge about attachment processes, relationship dynamics, and interpersonal interactions. This experience significantly enhanced my ability to understand human behavior and social relationships.

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​As part of my Master's studies in Clinical Psychology at London Metropolitan University, I am currently expanding my professional expertise and therapeutic competencies in the field of psychotherapy in Germany (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie).​

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After a conscious phase of my life in which I dedicated myself to raising my children, I am now embarking on my professional future with fresh knowledge, a mature perspective, and great inner clarity.

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I accompany people through transitional phases, stressful situations, and personal change processes – with professional expertise, cultural sensitivity, and a profound human touch. With my native German, English, and Turkish skills, as well as my international and clinical experience, I offer psychological support that connects, strengthens, and opens new perspectives.