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Take the first step
on your healing path
I acknowledge that it may be challenging to find a therapist or seek support while experiencing mental and emotional difficulties. You may feel hardships because of work, friends, family, community, or systemic oppression. If you started to seek support, take a moment to validate yourself -- you took a big step for your healing.
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About
Hi, I'm Eren Deran!
Thanks for wondering who I am and reading about me. I was born and raised in the south of Turkey in a big city called Adana. After a considerable competition in the University Entrance Exam, I had a chance to study at Hacettepe University, which is one of the best universities in Turkey. I completed my Bachelor's of Social Work degree in 2014 and started to work at the Family Ministry of Turkey. While working as a social worker in child welfare, I started my Master's Degree in ...