# Positive Mental Health

- URL: https://alisanburak.com/en
- Language: en
- Last updated: 2026-06-01
- Page title: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar (Psychiatrist - Psychotherapist)

> Official website of Alişan Burak Yaşar (Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist). He is an Assoc. Prof. Dr. and faculty member at Istanbul Nişantaşı University.

Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar, MD · Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist

In my psychiatry and psychotherapy practice, I combine evidence-based approaches with human warmth to accompany you on your inner journey.

[Book a Session](https://alisanburak.com/en/bagdat-caddesi-psikoterapi-iletisim)[About Me](https://alisanburak.com/en/ozgecmis)

[Görsel: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar — Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, private practice on Bağdat Caddesi, Suadiye]

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar

[Görsel: Change in the Brain with EMDR Therapy]

New Release

## Change in the Brain with EMDR Therapy — Healing in Trauma Therapy

This book reviews the relationships between what happens in the brain and our emotions, thoughts and behaviours in the light of recent research — a practical resource for EMDR therapists, clients and anyone interested in neurobiology.

[Learn more](https://alisanburak.com/en/kitaplar)[Contact us](https://alisanburak.com/en/bagdat-caddesi-psikoterapi-iletisim)

[Görsel: Selected Books]

Published Books

## Selected Books

Books authored, edited or translated by Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar.

[See all](https://alisanburak.com/en/kitaplar)

## Therapy Approaches

Evidence-based methods, integrated to fit each person's needs.

1

### Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Focuses on the person's current concerns with a problem-solving orientation.

2

### EMDR Therapy

A three-phase protocol addressing past, present and future.

3

### Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Explores the unconscious roots of the presenting issue.

4

### Supportive Psychotherapy

Helps the client express and regulate emotions.

5

### Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Fosters acceptance of experience and psychological flexibility.

6

### Motivational Interviewing

A directive, client-centred method for behaviour change.

## TV Appearances & Videos

Selected television programmes and video conversations featuring Assoc. Prof. Alişan Burak Yaşar.

[[Görsel: Beyond the Headlines] Beyond the Headlines with Billur Aktürk 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acqKd_Hxvko)[[Görsel: What's Happening in Life?] What's Happening in Life? 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zcF2E8xsI4)[[Görsel: King of Conversation] King of Conversation with Okan Bayülgen 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRY4Y89g4IU)[[Görsel: Chain Reaction] Chain Reaction NTV · 20 December 2024 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGTKbCDE4o)[[Görsel: Attention Deficit or Modern-Day Fatigue?] Attention Deficit or Modern-Day Fatigue? CNN Türk · 21 May 2026 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuVBzt2q-sU)[[Görsel: YouTube Channel] YouTube Channel Personal episodes 6](https://www.youtube.com/c/Ali%C5%9FanBurakYasar)

[All programs and videos](https://alisanburak.com/en/medya)

[Görsel: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar at his private practice on Bağdat Caddesi in Suadiye]

Bağdat Caddesi · Suadiye

## Understanding and Repair

Psychotherapy is not merely treatment — it is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. At my Bağdat Caddesi clinic in Istanbul, I work with scientific rigor and deep empathy, honouring each person's unique story.

[FULL CV](https://alisanburak.com/en/ozgecmis)

Çalışma alanları: [Depresyon](https://alisanburak.com/en/depresyon-psikiyatrist-istanbul) · [Psikoterapi](https://alisanburak.com/en/psikoterapi-istanbul) · [Kadıköy Suadiye muayenehanesi](https://alisanburak.com/en/kadikoy-suadiye-psikiyatrist)

## Mental Health Writings

Recent articles to illuminate your inner world.

[SEE ALL (269)](https://alisanburak.com/en/blog)

[[Görsel: Kaygılı düşünceyle tartışmak neden onu susturmuyor? Metakognitif terapinin önerdiği başka bir tutum] 11 Kasım 2026 ### Kaygılı düşünceyle tartışmak neden onu susturmuyor? Metakognitif terapinin önerdiği başka bir tutum Sık sorulan bir soru: "Kaygılı bir düşünce gelince onunla tartışıyorum, kendime mantıklı cevaplar veriyorum, ama susmuyor. Neden?" Bu yazıda metakognitif terapinin (MKT) bu soruya verdiği cevabı, kaygının ne zaman bir uzmana danışmayı gerektirdiğini ve tedavi seçeneklerinin ne kadar sağlam kanıta da](https://alisanburak.com/en/kaygili-dusunceyle-tartismak-neden-onu-susturmuyor-metakognitif-terapinin-onerdigi-baska-bir-tutum)[[Görsel: Bu video DEHB tanısı netleşmiş kişiler için.] 11 Kasım 2026 ### Bu video DEHB tanısı netleşmiş kişiler için. Bu video DEHB tanısı netleşmiş kişiler için. "İlaç kullanırsam yaratıcılığımı, neşemi kaybeder miyim?" DEHB'nin kürü yok ama kontrol altına almak mümkün. Kullanıp kullanmamak sizin kararınız. Benim önerim şu: hekiminizle birlikte doğru tedaviyi bulun, bir süre deneyin, tedavi edilmiş halinizi tanıyı](https://alisanburak.com/en/bu-video-dehb-tanisi-netlesmis-kisiler-icin)[[Görsel: 1938'de bir kasım sabahı, o fidanı diken el aramızdan ayrıldı. Ağaç o gün de yer] 10 Kasım 2026 ### 1938'de bir kasım sabahı, o fidanı diken el aramızdan ayrıldı. Ağaç o gün de yer 1938'de bir kasım sabahı, o fidanı diken el aramızdan ayrıldı. Ağaç o gün de yerindeydi. Yas, sevdiğimiz biri gidince içimizde açılan derin bir boşluktur. Ama ruh sağlığında biliyoruz ki kaybettiğimiz insanla bağımız bitmez, biçim değiştirir. Onun sesini artık duymayız ama diktiği şeylerin gölgesind](https://alisanburak.com/en/1938-de-bir-kasim-sabahi-o-fidani-diken-el-aramizdan-ayrildi-agac-o-gun-de-yer)

## Practice

At his practice on Bağdat Caddesi in Suadiye, he offers psychiatry, psychotherapy, EMDR therapy and adult ADHD assessment. In-person and online sessions are available in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

Bağdat Cad. No:453 Fl:4 Ap:9, Suadiye / Kadıköy, Istanbul

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ba%C4%9Fdat+Cad.+No:453+Suadiye+Kad%C4%B1k%C3%B6y+%C4%B0stanbul)[+90 532 642 95 25](tel:+905326429525)[Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist in Istanbul](https://alisanburak.com/en/istanbul-psikiyatrist-psikoterapist)

## Digital Ecosystem

Platforms, tools, and organizations founded and run by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar.

Clinic and Academia

[### Clinical Scale Clinical assessment scales; results are automatically sent to the patient and physician.](https://klinikolcek.com/)[### Academy of Therapy Sciences A science-based training platform for psychological trauma and psychotherapy.](https://terapibilimleriakademisi.com/)

Associations and Events

[### Artificial Intelligence and Humanity Association An association working to establish an ethical framework for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity.](https://yapayzekaveinsanlik.com/)[### Congress on Healthy AI Use A congress on healthy artificial intelligence use for academics (Nişantaşı University).](https://inuyapayzekakongresi.com/)[### EMDR Think Tank An international EMDR research initiative.](https://www.emdrthinktank.com/)[### Time of AGI An archive of artificial general intelligence forecasts and calibration.](https://timeofagi.com/)

Follow me

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alisanburakyasar/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/alisanburakyasar)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/2GyxMy9QP0ZN7okVnX1zrI)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/docdralisanburakyasar)
- [X](https://x.com/alisanburak)
- [Psikotopya X YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@psikotopyax)
- [Psikotopya X Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/psikotopyax)
- [SesAtlas](https://sesatlas.com/)

Member of & Collaborations

[Görsel: Psychiatric Association of Türkiye]

[Görsel: EMDR Association]

[Görsel: Association for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies]

TARDETrauma and Mental Health Association

TRSGDAssociation for the Promotion of Community Mental Health

[Görsel: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine]

[Görsel: TurkMSIC — Turkish Medical Students' International Committee]

[Görsel: Turkish Medical Association]

[Görsel: Psychiatric Association of Türkiye]

[Görsel: EMDR Association]

[Görsel: Association for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies]

TARDETrauma and Mental Health Association

TRSGDAssociation for the Promotion of Community Mental Health

[Görsel: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine]

[Görsel: TurkMSIC — Turkish Medical Students' International Committee]

[Görsel: Turkish Medical Association]

## Contact

For appointment requests and questions, please get in touch.

Address

Bağdat Caddesi, Veli Güneysu Apt. No:453 Fl:4 Ap:9, Suadiye / Istanbul, Turkey

Email & Phone

info@alisanburak.com
+90 532 642 95 25

[Book a Session](https://alisanburak.com/en/bagdat-caddesi-psikoterapi-iletisim)

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