Selin R. Yalcinkaya, MS

Yalcinkaya is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium, where her clinical and research interests center on psychosis-spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, complex trauma and neurodevelopmental conditions in children, adolescents and transition-age youth.

Her dissertation investigates the acceptability, feasibility and sustainability of a theater-improvisation group therapy intervention for individuals with early and longstanding experiences of psychosis. She is particularly passionate about integrating creative and evidence-based methods to facilitate belonging and social connection among individuals with highly stigmatized experiences.

Her clinical approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, and she frequently integrates third-wave approaches (e.g., ACT, DBT) as well as attachment-based theories into her work. Yalcinkaya has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families from underserved and historically marginalized communities across a range of settings, including school-based mental health, specialty psychosis clinics, autism and developmental disabilities programs, and residential care.

In her free time, Yalcinkaya is active in the improv community and enjoys running, reading and spending time with her family.