Speakers – Latvian Psychotherapy Conference [Skip to content](#main) [ ![Latvian Psychotherapy Conference](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/images/lpb-logo-en.svg?v=1) ](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/en) en- [ lv ](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/lektori) [ ![Latvian Psychotherapy Conference](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/images/lpb-logo-en.svg?v=1) ](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/en) en- [ lv ](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/lektori) Speakers ======== Conference speakers --------------------- Psychotherapy professionals from Latvia and abroad will speak at the conference. More speakers will be added. - ![Dr. Ilze Kalniņa](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-1-640x640.jpg?token=50ffaec8403fcbed6fb77a4eba8b823c) ### Dr. Ilze Kalniņa Psychotherapist, supervisor More than 20 years in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Researches how attachment trauma shapes adult relationships. More about the speaker → - ![Mārtiņš Ozols](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-2-640x640.jpg?token=314b29b7dda049932c770c332e814e51) ### Mārtiņš Ozols Cognitive behavioural therapist Works with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Leads hands-on workshops on evidence-based methods. More about the speaker → - ![Prof. Anna Liepiņa](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-3-640x640.jpg?token=5ea29d81671cd39c9d0384b8162949cf) ### Prof. Anna Liepiņa Clinical psychologist, professor Teaches clinical psychology at university and leads research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy in Latvia. More about the speaker → - ![Edgars Bērziņš](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-4-640x640.jpg?token=07aad70104eebd41e1ef9a4c9594d3a1) ### Edgars Bērziņš Family and couples therapist Specialises in systemic family therapy. Will speak about communication in families during change and crisis. More about the speaker → - ![Dr. Laura Vītola](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-5-640x640.jpg?token=18fc17fd775d07196c89f1fb1a247362) ### Dr. Laura Vītola Psychiatrist, psychotherapist Combines medication and psychotherapy. Focuses on treating depression in young people. More about the speaker → - ![Kristaps Lūsis](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-6-640x640.jpg?token=3ba6ad69a8d8eb80e8cd5d2d0158c0d1) ### Kristaps Lūsis Gestalt and art therapist Uses creative methods to work with emotions. Will lead an experiential workshop on body and presence in therapy. More about the speaker → ![Dr. Ilze Kalniņa](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-1-640x800.jpg?token=645bc90b1434b9029c41c1b4297808d8) × Psychotherapist, supervisor Dr. Ilze Kalniņa ---------------- More than 20 years in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Researches how attachment trauma shapes adult relationships. Ilze is a certified psychodynamic psychotherapist and supervisor. She works in private practice in Riga and has led supervision groups for new therapists for more than ten years. Her research interests are attachment theory, the effects of trauma on adult relationships and the therapeutic relationship as a source of change. ### In the programme - 16 April, 10:00–11:00 Consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod - 17 April, 14:00–15:00 Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat ![Mārtiņš Ozols](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-2-640x800.jpg?token=d6570b916583c0892fcd26087c437c05) × Cognitive behavioural therapist Mārtiņš Ozols ------------- Works with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Leads hands-on workshops on evidence-based methods. Mārtiņš is a cognitive behavioural therapist with experience in both outpatient and inpatient care. He specialises in anxiety, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. He regularly trains colleagues in exposure therapy and structured work with clients. ### In the programme - 16 April, 11:30–12:30 Tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore - 17 April, 15:00–15:45 Sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt ![Prof. Anna Liepiņa](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-3-640x800.jpg?token=8f40b8d0434228662a5989ce4cabd52c) × Clinical psychologist, professor Prof. Anna Liepiņa ------------------ Teaches clinical psychology at university and leads research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy in Latvia. Anna is a clinical psychologist and professor who has taught clinical psychology and psychotherapy for more than 25 years. She leads research on the effectiveness and accessibility of psychotherapy in Latvia and has written several international publications. ### In the programme - 16 April, 09:45–10:00 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet - 16 April, 15:30–16:30 Quis nostrud exercitation ullamco - 17 April, 15:45–16:15 Mollit anim id est laborum ![Edgars Bērziņš](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-4-640x800.jpg?token=4806aff37651ddd59c40b393a86015d4) × Family and couples therapist Edgars Bērziņš -------------- Specialises in systemic family therapy. Will speak about communication in families during change and crisis. Edgars is a systemic family and couples therapist. He works with families going through divorce, loss or other major changes. At the conference he will lead a hands-on workshop on family communication in times of crisis. ### In the programme - 16 April, 13:30–15:00 Magna aliqua: ut enim ad minim veniam ![Dr. Laura Vītola](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-5-640x800.jpg?token=cab0b0d222921143f063ca88a636fb8e) × Psychiatrist, psychotherapist Dr. Laura Vītola ---------------- Combines medication and psychotherapy. Focuses on treating depression in young people. Laura is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who combines medication with psychotherapy in her work. She takes a special interest in treating depression and anxiety in teenagers and young adults. ### In the programme - 17 April, 10:00–11:00 Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit ![Kristaps Lūsis](https://psihoterapijaskonference.lv/storage/files/lektors-6-640x800.jpg?token=54e871f76350b30e556e7bbcf1ae397f) × Gestalt and art therapist Kristaps Lūsis -------------- Uses creative methods to work with emotions. Will lead an experiential workshop on body and presence in therapy. Kristaps is a Gestalt and art therapist who uses creative and body-oriented methods in his practice. His workshops are experiential: participants try the methods themselves before using them with clients. ### In the programme - 17 April, 11:30–13:00 Voluptate velit esse cillum dolore Contacts -------- **Latvian Psychotherapy Association** Reg. No. 40008035617 Slokas iela 11-2, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia Email: Association website: [psihoterapija.lv](https://psihoterapija.lv) - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/psihoterapeiti) [ ](#top)