Htoo Lwin Paing Aung
Htoo Lwin Paing Aung, a graduate of the University of Medicine, Mandalay, began his journey in mental health and counseling through the psychological internship program at Passionate Heart Academy and Mental Health Services. He has completed numerous psychological and mental health-related trainings, including an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and certifications in Advanced Counseling, Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Arts and Science of Relationships, Buddhist Psychology, MHPSS training, Series of Common Psychiatric Disorders in Primary Care training, mhGAP training, and Usages of Psychotropic Drugs in Clinical Practices training. His academic pursuits have taken him to prestigious institutions such as the University of Sydney, the University of Stanford, the University of Kent (UK), the University of Nalanda (US), in collaboration with the Myanmar & Korea Psychiatry Association, Ministry of Health (Myanmar) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Htoo Lwin Paing Aung has served as a facilitator and lay counselor at Being with You Mental Health Service and Art of Healing Mental Health Service. Currently, he serves as a lay counselor at Passionate Heart Mental Health Service under the supervision of an EMDR therapist and at Tine Pin Phaw Mental Health Service under the supervision of Psychiatrists. His strength lies in adolescent mental health, stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, suicide prevention, addiction, and common psychiatric problems, with a strong foundation in CBT. Drawing from diverse experiences in teaching, medicine, clinical practice, social work, and management, Htoo Lwin Paing Aung is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve optimal mental well-being. He provides empathetic, client-centered support, utilizing evidence-based techniques within a safe, non-judgmental environment, fostering exploration and navigation of emotions and challenges through goal-oriented counseling.
