About the therapist
My name is Aleks Mladenović, and I am a Master’s-level psychologist working as a RE&CBT psychotherapist. I completed both my undergraduate and Master’s studies at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, and education in RE&CBT psychotherapy at the Serbian Center for RE&CBT. I am a member of the Serbian Psychological Society and the Association of Psychotherapy Societies of Serbia. In addition to my RE&CBT training, I have completed specialized training in the application of Mindfulness, as well as numerous workshops, courses, and educational programs focused on working with a wide range of client concerns. I am currently enrolled in training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Alongside my counseling and psychotherapy work, I have experience in research projects as a research assistant and early-career researcher at the Institute for Medical Research. I have also participated in international and national campaigns related to mental health, social issues, and violence prevention, such as EFPSA’s “Better Together” campaign and the project “Educating Youth as a Method of Preventing Intimate Partner Violence” organized by the Crisis Center for Men in Belgrade. Additionally, I have completed trainings and workshops for working with LGBTQ+ individuals and currently volunteer with the non-governmental organization „Grupa IZAĐI”.
In my psychotherapeutic work, I primarily rely on techniques and principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also integrate and combine principles and techniques from other psychotherapeutic modalities, adapting them to the individual needs and preferences of each client. Therapeutic goals are defined collaboratively with the client, in line with what is most important to them. These goals may include changes in patterns of thinking, resolving emotional and practical difficulties, learning new skills, and achieving greater life satisfaction. Establishing a supportive, warm, and safe therapeutic relationship is very important to me, one in which clients feel free to engage in work on their difficulties with understanding and support.
Throughout my professional practice, I have most frequently worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. The issues I most commonly address include anxiety, panic attacks, fears, intrusive thoughts, OCD symptoms, depression, grief, difficulties with guilt and anger, impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, relationship issues, jealousy, emotional hurt, shame, stress, sleep difficulties, learning problems and procrastination, as well as various challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. In addition, I work with clients on improving problem-solving and decision-making skills, assertiveness, and the development of social skills.