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From an early age, I recognized the profound significance of human connection and the distinctiveness of each individual's experiences within these connections. My passion for understanding human behavior and helping others has guided my journey. I have come to realize that life’s most pivotal moments—such as graduation, landing a first job, marriage, becoming a parent, navigating migration, or confronting the loss of a loved one—can serve as powerful catalysts for transformation. These moments can upend our perceptions and lead us to reevaluate our understanding of life itself. Even the most joyous transitions can trigger challenges that require us to seek deeper insights. 

I firmly believe that these transformative moments are ideal opportunities to pursue therapeutic support, enabling us to rise stronger and more resilient than before. I have committed my life to continuous learning and personal growth, striving to become the best version of myself.

 My mission is to apply my knowledge and skills in my professional endeavors to enhance the lives and connections of as many individuals as possible, fostering a more compassionate and understanding world.

Grief is a natural response to loss that everyone experiences. While grief is a universal human experience, each individual's journey through grief is unique, influenced by their specific loss, their developmental stage in life, and their relationship with the deceased. 

 Grief can be exhausting, confusing, and isolating. Grief therapy is one of the most effective ways to support someone on their grieving journey.  I am passionate about providing grief support to clients and helping them navigate the challenges of their individual experiences. 

If you are experiencing grief, I am here to assist you on your journey through bereavement.

Sedef is a bilingual social scientist, clinical social worker, and a trauma and grief therapist. She is also a researcher, educator, published writer, ACPI Certified Coach for Parents and Families, and a certified Connection Parenting instructor.  

Sedef facilitates various groups, including mindfulness and grief support groups for clients, as well as a bereavement group for clinicians who have experienced client loss. Sedef provides individual and group therapy based on evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She actively promotes and advances a trauma-informed approach in both clinical work and the workplace.  

Additionally, Sedef is an adjunct professor 

at Fordham’s Graduate School of Social Services, where she teaches graduate courses on cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma, and social policy. She began her career as a parent coach and is dedicated to community outreach, delivering lectures and presentations on topics such as parenting, trauma-informed care, and grief-informed care. 

 Sedef teaches, writes, and practices clinical work in both English and Turkish. Over the past 15 years, she has published extensively and has worked toward enhancing children’s literature in Turkey. She has published children's books in Turkish and has helped translate numerous English-written books for publication in Turkish, including Pam Leo’s "Connection Parenting."

 Her personal interests include non-violent communication, mindfulness, and movement therapy.