André Fleshel
About · Education · Experience
MA in Applied Psychology · Trauma Informed Coach · Somatic Hypnotherapist
Full professional resume — education, certifications, and work history — see below ↓
Personal statement
I am a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in Ukraine and the USA. My work spans individual psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, somatic approaches, trauma recovery, and sleep regulation.
A significant part of my work has been with people navigating psychological trauma, acute stress, emotional burnout, and life transitions — both in clinical settings and through large-scale community programs.
From 2002 to 2007 I worked in the US mental health system as an Outpatient Therapist, Family Based Therapist, Mobile Therapist, and Behavioral Specialist at Northwestern Human Services (now Merakey), Joseph Peters Institute, PATH, and New Life — primarily with at-risk youth, families, and adults in the Philadelphia area.
In 2014–2015, following the beginning of conflict in eastern Ukraine, I organized and led psychological support programs for civilians, veterans, and military professionals — teaching crisis support skills to Ukrainian Army psychologists and medical staff through the Officers' League.
In February 2022, I launched a free online support initiative for Ukrainians affected by the war — providing psychotherapy, crisis support, group sessions, and peer supervision. Over 600 people received direct support; more than 150 self-help materials and guides were created and distributed freely. Twelve psychologists completed a certified training program in crisis psychology.
Since 2023 I work as Emotional Support Coordinator at New World Association (Philadelphia), providing support for Ukrainian refugees — needs assessment, emotional support, and adjustment coaching.
Specializations
Professional Experience
2006 — Present
Psychotherapist, Coach & Supervisor — Private Practice (online)
Individual psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, somatic work. Supervision and training for psychologists.
2023 — Present
Social Worker — New World Association, Philadelphia, PA
Immigrant Wellness Program. Psychological support for Ukrainian refugees: needs assessment, emotional support, adjustment coaching, development of self-help materials.
2022 — Present
Psychotherapist & Program Coordinator — Online (volunteer)
Crisis support for Ukrainians affected by the war. Individual and group therapy, training in short-term interventions, trauma support, peer supervision for psychologists.
2014 — 2016
Consultant & Trainer — Officers' League, Ukraine
Training Ukrainian Army psychologists and medical professionals in crisis intervention and trauma support. Developed programs and materials for military and veteran support.
2006 – 2007
Outpatient Therapist — Joseph J. Peters Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Individual and family therapy with survivors of sexual abuse and with offenders. Case management and clinical documentation.
2003 – 2006
Mobile Therapist, Behavior Specialist & Family Based Therapist — Northwestern Human Services (Merakey), Lansdale, PA
Home and community-based therapy with at-risk children and youth. Individual therapy, family work, behavioral assessment, case management.
2002 – 2003
Outpatient Therapist — New Life, Philadelphia, PA
Diagnostic intake assessments, individual therapy, clinical documentation.
2003 – 2004
Resource Coordinator / Case Manager — PATH, Philadelphia, PA
Supporting clients with mental health challenges to access resources, medical services, and daily living skills.
2000 – 2002
Psychosomatic Therapy Consultant — Center for Holistic Healing & Chiropractic Care, Philadelphia, PA
Psychosomatic rehabilitation consulting, body-oriented therapy.
1997 – 1999
Psychotherapist & Program Director — Transpersonal Center, Kharkov, Ukraine
Counseling, psychotherapy, group facilitation. Organization and management of programs.
Education
1994 – 1999
M.A. in Applied Psychology — Kharkov University IA, Ukraine
Specializations: Counseling Psychology; Applied Organizational Psychology (organizational management, conflict resolution, professional and social skills training).
1991 – 1993
Engineering-Pedagogical College, Kharkov, Ukraine
Professional Certificates & Training
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About · Education · Experience
MA in Applied Psychology · Trauma Informed Coach · Somatic Hypnotherapist
Full professional resume — education, certifications, and work history — see below ↓
Personal statement
I am a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in Ukraine and the USA. My work spans individual psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, somatic approaches, trauma recovery, and sleep regulation.
A significant part of my work has been with people navigating psychological trauma, acute stress, emotional burnout, and life transitions — both in clinical settings and through large-scale community programs.
From 2002 to 2007 I worked in the US mental health system as an Outpatient Therapist, Family Based Therapist, Mobile Therapist, and Behavioral Specialist at Northwestern Human Services (now Merakey), Joseph Peters Institute, PATH, and New Life — primarily with at-risk youth, families, and adults in the Philadelphia area.
In 2014–2015, following the beginning of conflict in eastern Ukraine, I organized and led psychological support programs for civilians, veterans, and military professionals — teaching crisis support skills to Ukrainian Army psychologists and medical staff through the Officers' League.
In February 2022, I launched a free online support initiative for Ukrainians affected by the war — providing psychotherapy, crisis support, group sessions, and peer supervision. Over 600 people received direct support; more than 150 self-help materials and guides were created and distributed freely. Twelve psychologists completed a certified training program in crisis psychology.
Since 2023 I work as Emotional Support Coordinator at New World Association (Philadelphia), providing support for Ukrainian refugees — needs assessment, emotional support, and adjustment coaching.
Specializations
- Trauma recovery and emotional resilience
- Stress, burnout, and anxiety
- Sleep difficulties (SomnoTherapy)
- Hypnotherapy for growth, performance, and emotional balance
- Somatic and body-oriented therapy
- EMDR
- NLP coaching
- Family and relationship support
- Crisis support
- Low mood, panic, and emotional overwhelm
- Psychosomatic symptoms
Professional Experience
2006 — Present
Psychotherapist, Coach & Supervisor — Private Practice (online)
Individual psychotherapy, coaching, hypnotherapy, somatic work. Supervision and training for psychologists.
2023 — Present
Social Worker — New World Association, Philadelphia, PA
Immigrant Wellness Program. Psychological support for Ukrainian refugees: needs assessment, emotional support, adjustment coaching, development of self-help materials.
2022 — Present
Psychotherapist & Program Coordinator — Online (volunteer)
Crisis support for Ukrainians affected by the war. Individual and group therapy, training in short-term interventions, trauma support, peer supervision for psychologists.
2014 — 2016
Consultant & Trainer — Officers' League, Ukraine
Training Ukrainian Army psychologists and medical professionals in crisis intervention and trauma support. Developed programs and materials for military and veteran support.
2006 – 2007
Outpatient Therapist — Joseph J. Peters Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Individual and family therapy with survivors of sexual abuse and with offenders. Case management and clinical documentation.
2003 – 2006
Mobile Therapist, Behavior Specialist & Family Based Therapist — Northwestern Human Services (Merakey), Lansdale, PA
Home and community-based therapy with at-risk children and youth. Individual therapy, family work, behavioral assessment, case management.
2002 – 2003
Outpatient Therapist — New Life, Philadelphia, PA
Diagnostic intake assessments, individual therapy, clinical documentation.
2003 – 2004
Resource Coordinator / Case Manager — PATH, Philadelphia, PA
Supporting clients with mental health challenges to access resources, medical services, and daily living skills.
2000 – 2002
Psychosomatic Therapy Consultant — Center for Holistic Healing & Chiropractic Care, Philadelphia, PA
Psychosomatic rehabilitation consulting, body-oriented therapy.
1997 – 1999
Psychotherapist & Program Director — Transpersonal Center, Kharkov, Ukraine
Counseling, psychotherapy, group facilitation. Organization and management of programs.
Education
1994 – 1999
M.A. in Applied Psychology — Kharkov University IA, Ukraine
Specializations: Counseling Psychology; Applied Organizational Psychology (organizational management, conflict resolution, professional and social skills training).
1991 – 1993
Engineering-Pedagogical College, Kharkov, Ukraine
Professional Certificates & Training
- 2023 — SomnoTherapy (Sleep Regulation) · Institute for Sleep Disorder / DeCart Institute, Paris, France
- 2023 — Neuro-Psychotherapy · Mind Works Professional Education
- 2023 — Trauma-Informed Coaching · The Center for Healing
- 2023 — EMDR · Mind Works Professional Education
- 2017 — Hypnotherapy Trainer Certified · Eastern European Association of Clinical Hypnotherapists
- 2016 — Hypnotherapy · Eastern European Association of Clinical Hypnotherapists
- 2016 — Traumafocusing · Neuro-Psychotherapy Institute / Thomas Veber, Austria
- 2016 — EMDR and Trauma Therapy · EMDR Institute, Austria
- 2010 — Trauma Therapy · Bodynamic Institute International
- 2006 — Body Psychotherapy & Thanatotherapy · Thanatotherapy Institute, Moscow
- 2003 — Certified Practitioner of NLP and Basic Hypnosis · International Institute for Humanistic NLP, Lancaster, PA
- 2003 — Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy I–III · Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work
- 1998 — Art Therapy / Gestalt Approach in Management · Moscow Gestalt-Therapy Institute
English · Russian · Ukrainian · Polish (reading & comprehension)
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