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Hi, I’m Zharkyn Moldokulova. I’m a psychologist and mental health advocate based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from AUCA. I partner with youth and LGBTQ communities to provide psychoeducation, counseling, and supportive programs, while also pursuing research on topics like anorexia nervosa from a primary care perspective. I’m passionate about making mental health resources accessible and communicating ideas clearly through writing and media. In parallel with my clinical and teaching work, I create educational media, co-develop training curricula, and supervise student interns. I enjoy translating complex concepts into practical tools, whether through video, scripts, or social media content, to raise awareness and foster well-being in the community.…Hi, I’m Zharkyn Moldokulova. I’m a psychologist and mental health advocate based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from AUCA. I partner with youth and LGBTQ communities to provide psychoeducation, counseling, and supportive programs, while also pursuing research on topics like anorexia nervosa from a primary care perspective. I’m passionate about making mental health resources accessible and communicating ideas clearly through writing and media. In parallel with my clinical and teaching work, I create educational media, co-develop training curricula, and supervise student interns. I enjoy translating complex concepts into practical tools, whether through video, scripts, or social media content, to raise awareness and foster well-being in the community.

Zharkyn Moldokulova

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Hi, I’m Zharkyn Moldokulova. I’m a psychologist and mental health advocate based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from AUCA. I partner with youth and LGBTQ communities to provide psychoeducation, counseling, and supportive programs, while also pursuing research on topics like anorexia nervosa from a primary care perspective. I’m passionate about making mental health resources accessible and communicating ideas clearly through writing and media. In parallel with my clinical and teaching work, I create educational media, co-develop training curricula, and supervise student interns. I enjoy translating complex concepts into practical tools, whether through video, scripts, or social media content, to raise awareness and foster well-being in the community.…Hi, I’m Zharkyn Moldokulova. I’m a psychologist and mental health advocate based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from AUCA. I partner with youth and LGBTQ communities to provide psychoeducation, counseling, and supportive programs, while also pursuing research on topics like anorexia nervosa from a primary care perspective. I’m passionate about making mental health resources accessible and communicating ideas clearly through writing and media. In parallel with my clinical and teaching work, I create educational media, co-develop training curricula, and supervise student interns. I enjoy translating complex concepts into practical tools, whether through video, scripts, or social media content, to raise awareness and foster well-being in the community.

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Hi, I’m Zharkyn Moldokulova. I’m a psychologist and mental health advocate based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from AUCA. I partner with youth and LGBTQ communities to provide psychoeducation, counseling, and supportive programs, while also pursuing research on topics like anorexia nervosa from a primary care perspective. I’m passionate about making mental health resources accessible and communicating ideas clearly through writing and media.

In parallel with my clinical and teaching work, I create educational media, co-develop training curricula, and supervise student interns. I enjoy translating complex concepts into practical tools, whether through video, scripts, or social media content, to raise awareness and foster well-being in the community.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Psychoeducator at American University of Central Asia

September 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

Co-leading psychoeducation training once a week in public schools in Bishkek and Kant; advancing the program to meet participants’ needs (emotional intelligence, sexual education, bullying, substance use); assisting with logistics.

Assistant Professor at American University of Central Asia

August 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025

Assisting in delivering the Internship Colloquium I course for the MA in Applied Psychology program; facilitating discussions and sharing experiential knowledge as a practicing mental health professional; leading a team of four students and supervising their clinical internship.

Shadowing Specialist at American University of Central Asia

August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Provided 12 shadowing sessions for MA in Applied Psychology students with clients who consented to participate in demonstrative psychological consultations; discussed therapy methods and approaches after each session; shared expertise with emerging specialists.

Mental Health Counselor at Labrys Kyrgyzstan

October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025

Providing individual mental health counseling sessions for LGBTQIA+ individuals from Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia; adhering to organizational guidelines and protocols; contributing to well-being initiatives and community safety.

Mental Health Counselor at Institute for Behavioral Health and Applied Research

September 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025

Conducting clinical intake assessments; providing individual and group counseling for adolescents and adults; applying evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT); maintaining clinical records.

Mental Health Trainer at Video Production Company City Lab

May 9, 2023 - May 9, 2023

Conducted initial psychological assessments; co-created a training program based on Stress Management; co-delivered a one-day training; gathered feedback and reported results to the hiring organization.

Line Producer at Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan

November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Hired to create and execute a marketing campaign for the international documentary film festival; negotiated with media creators; coordinated communications, casting logistics; produced promotional videos and rebranded social media accounts; prepared for press events.

Script Writer / Team Contributor at City Lab

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Collaborated with videographers to brainstorm ideas and execute projects; wrote scripts; assisted with location scouting, casting and editing for ads and promotional media, including a grant-winning public-service announcement addressing sexual harassment in the workplace; contributed to World Nomad Games coverage.

Research Affiliate at American University of Central Asia – Psychology Department

September 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025

Presented departmental research in media formats; collaborated on a peer-reviewed study on Anorexia Nervosa from the perspective of Kyrgyz primary health care providers; contributed to a paper in Conso rtium Psychiatricum.

Volunteer & Trainer (Afghanistan Students Support) at Institute for Behavioral Health

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Co-developed a two-day training program with a team of specialists to support Afghan students facing psychosocial issues; delivered training on ACT and CBT self-help skills; conducted 20 individual therapy sessions and five group therapy sessions.

Education

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology at American University of Central Asia

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Specialist in Public Relations (NQF 7 / EQF 7) at Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (Coursera)

May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Certificate: The contextuality of the sphere of scientific research in global and national dimensions; development of regional science metrics (6 ECTS)

August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023