Meryem Karakhasanova, a 2018 graduate of AUCA from the Kyrgyz Republic, is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who blends her business background with psychology expertise. She operates a practice offering various counseling services and has pursued extensive education, including certification from the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, promotion to a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist at the Nazaraliev Medical Center, and a level 1 professional certification from the Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama, all obtained in December 2021. Beyond her therapy practice, Meryem was a Strategic Planning Specialist in the Strategic Development and Marketing Department at JSC Nurtelecom. Since 2023, her client base has grown by 30%, with 90% of her clients with anxiety and depressive disorders reaching remission. She also conducts group therapy sessions for the U.S.-CAEF fellows and AUCA, exemplifying her commitment to giving back to the community. Despite her business administration background, Meryem has always been passionate about psychology, and she is poised to achieve great things and help more people in the future.