Training and Research:

• Doctoral research, Université Paris 13: Language of therapy and identity, in progress.
• Diplôme d’études approfondies (DEA) in clinical psychology and psychopathology, Université Paris 8. In the French system, this is the initial phase of doctoral studies. Research on OCD and religion.
• Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in clinical psychology and psychopathology, Université Paris 8. Specialization in intercultural psychology. In France, the DESS in clinical psychology and psychopathology is the state-recognized qualifying diploma for clinical psychologists.
• Certified Family and Couple’s therapist, trained at le Ceccof, Paris.

Approaches:

In her practice, Anne Belgram uses different approaches although her main references are systemics, psychodynamic psychology and ethnopsychiatry.

Systemics is an approach to human dynamics and relationships that considers the individual within his/her networks of relationships in order to avoid reductive views of behavior. It is a rich tool for dealing with couple and family problems, but can also be applied in the work place and in individual therapy. In individual therapy, a systemic focus takes into account the big picture and encourages creative thinking about problems. In her treatment of couples, families and individuals, Anne Belgram uses not only a systemic approach but also explores and addresses the emotional underpinnings of relationships to heal or enhance them.

The psychodynamic approach is based on psychoanalytical theory and practice. It takes into account subjective experience and the drives and forces at work within the person, especially those that are unconscious. This approach is useful for breaking harmful repetitive behaviors and understanding relationship problems. Anne Belgram uses the psychodynamic approach pragmatically to help an individual understand him/herself and change destructive and negative behaviors.

Ethnopsychiatry is a methodology and clinical (treatment) approach that combines anthropology and clinical psychology. This intercultural approach allows an in-depth exploration of how culture molds individual and collective psychology, psychopathology, relationships and family dynamics in order to develop innovative treatments. Focus on cultural affiliations, value systems and languages spoken is a strong aspect of Anne Belgram’s work.

Intercultural mediation is based on the premise that for people to understand one another, they need to be able to grasp the other person’s world-view. Intercultural mediation helps bridge the cultural and linguistic gaps between two groups, institutions or people.

Collaborative law coaching is part of a dispute resolution process used in divorce cases to help the separating partners avoid litigation and limit emotional damage to all family members. Collaborative law coaches work with lawyers and other specialists who are also trained in collaborative law.

Specialties:

• Anxiety disorders : general anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder
• ADHD: individual and family treatment
• Couple and family therapy
• Depression
• Eating disorders and obesity
• Cultural adaptation, acculturation and intercultural mediation
• Trauma-related difficulties : abuse, violence, illness and sudden loss
• Serious physical illness and bereavement
• Life transitions

Fees:

Fees for consultations are determined according to whether the therapy is individual, group, or family/couple. Individual sessions last an hour. Group as well as family and couples sessions usually last 90 minutes.  Anne employs a sliding scale for people experiencing financial difficulty. The French Sécurité Sociale does not reimburse sessions, but some insurance companies do.  Fees are discussed at the first session.