Dr. Tin Mar San

Dr. Tin Mar San is a distinguished academician and psychologist, holding a plethora of accolades including a B.A (Hons), M.A (Credit), M.Res, and a Doctoral degree in Psychology from Yangon University. Her academic journey led her to the prestigious department of social psychology at Bochum University, Germany, where she excelled as a research scholar. With over 22 years of comprehensive experience, Dr. Tin Mar San has seamlessly integrated her roles as a psychologist, educator, and researcher. Over the past decade, her focus has been on addressing critical issues in mental health and social dynamics.  Notably, she is a trained EMDR therapist, supervisor of EMDR Therapy, Trauma counselor, and accredited therapist and counselor, showcasing her commitment to advancing therapeutic methodologies and standards. Dr. Tin Mar San's entrepreneurial spirit shines through as the CEO and founder of Passionate Heart Mental Health Services and Passionate Heart Academy. Additionally, she serves as a consultant for prominent organizations like AJWS and RISE Centre, where her expertise is instrumental in shaping psychosocial training and services.  As a resource person for the EMDR Myanmar Association, Dr. Tin Mar San extends her reach through training programs and counseling services, impacting communities nationwide. Her freelance work further demonstrates her dedication to providing accessible mental health services, earning her recognition as a trusted mental health professional endorsed by various organizations. With a client portfolio exceeding 700 individuals over the past decade, Dr. Tin Mar San specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, personality adjustments, and relationship issues. In her supervisory role, she mentors both internal and external mental health practitioners, ensuring the highest standards of care and professionalism.  An adept trainer and facilitator, Dr. Tin Mar San enriches community programs with her expertise in mental health awareness, psychosocial support, stress management, and counseling services. Her passion for sharing psychological knowledge underscores her commitment to fostering a mentally healthy society. Dr. Tin Mar San's unwavering dedication to being a reliable and compassionate mental health professional is evident in her tireless efforts to support individuals through emotional challenges and trauma recovery. She stands as a beacon of expertise and validation for those seeking solace and improve in their mental and emotional journey.

Dr. Paing

Dr. Paing Soe is a highly skilled and compassionate psychiatrist dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of indivituals, specializing in psychiatry . He earned his M.B.,B.S(YGN) and M.Med.Sc(Mental Health) from Univisity of Medicine (2). With over 10 years of clinical experience, Dr. Paing has worked in various clinical settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, and drugs and alcohol detozification centers. He has a proven track record of effectively treating diverse patient populations, including adults and adolescents, with a focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and suicide prevention. His collabrative approach extends to working with manyclinical psychologists, fostering a supportive and inclusive treatment enviroment. Known for his empathetic communication skills and patient centered approach, Dr. Paing establishes strong therapeutic alliances with his patients. Dr. Paing has also contributed to many psychiatric training programs focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. His dedication to continunous learning and improvement underscores his passion to enhance the mental health landscape in the communities he serves.

Snow

Snow is a Part Time Trauma Counsellor from Passionate Heart. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) in Yangon. She already received the certification of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy by EMDR Europe. She became an accredited EMDR therapist as well as trauma counsellor, and has been serving trauma affected individuals in Karen State with the close supervision of the Senior Psychiatrist Consultant from 2016 till 2019. She is now doing both trauma counselling support and awareness service mainly on psychoeducation, positive parenting, stress management, positive thinking for mindful living or meaningful lifestyles. Her professional interest and passion is prevention and early intervention in mental health.

Thaw Zin Min Thant

Thaw Zin Min Thant majored in Psychology at Yangon University. He has completed Psychological First Aid Training(PFA), Lay Counselling Training, Basic Counselling Training, Intensive Mental Health Training, and Trauma Awareness Training. He has finished 1-year internship at Mental Heal, participating as an organizer in various projects. He is a founding member of Passionate Heart, where he currently works as an Operation and Social Media Officer. He is also active as a Psychosocial Support Trainer at Confide Psychological Services. He has taken part in various mental health-related workshops and programs both as a speaker and facilitator. He also engages in awareness sharing activities and non-profit psychological services, and provides lay counselling services.