Melissa Ekin Brigante (DK)
Among the top international psychotherapists in Aarhus, founder of Mindset Aarhus
Has provided psychological support in crisis zones worldwide—from refugee camps and earthquake sites to post-disaster recovery efforts like Hurricane Katrina and the Grenfell Tower tragedy
Based in Aarhus and a regular at our monthly informal Aarhus pizza lunches
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Lightning talk: The Powerful Mind
About Melissa
Melissa is a multilingual psychotherapist based in Aarhus, Denmark, with over 20 years of international experience in mental health, humanitarian aid, and disaster response. She holds degrees from Tulane, Brandeis, and Harvard University, and has worked with organizations such as the Turkish Red Crescent, UNICEF, UNHCR, and Oxfam America.
Melissa has provided psychological support in crisis zones worldwide—from refugee camps and earthquake sites to post-disaster recovery efforts like Hurricane Katrina and the Grenfell Tower tragedy. She is the founder of a London-based mental health charity and a recipient of multiple awards for her public service and early intervention work.
Fluent in English, French, Turkish, and conversational in Italian and Spanish, Melissa brings deep cultural insight and compassion to her practice. She is a member of the American Psychological Association.