Our team
Ilkana Goja van den Berg
Therapist Advisor
Myrna McNitt
Social Work and Sociology University Advisor
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Ilkana Goja van den Berg
Ilkana Goja Van den Berg was born in Azerbaijan, and despite her origins, she has established a long-standing residence in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn alongside her husband and three children. Her life journey has been marked by diverse challenges, prompting her to explore the depths of human resilience and the innate capacity for self-healing.
Motivated by her personal experiences, Ilkana pursued a career as an integrative therapist. Recognising that life often presents unique challenges without standard solutions, she developed a profound belief in the inherent ability of individuals to heal themselves. Through her knowledge, talent, and accumulated experiences, she crafted a personalised treatment program designed to guide individuals on a transformative journey toward healing, tapping into their own inner wisdom.
Ilkana emphasises a patient-centric approach, allowing individuals to progress at their own pace and in a manner that suits their comfort. She firmly believes that complex problems are not easily resolved through simplistic methods; instead, they require a gradual process of self-discovery and dedicated effort.
In her role as a therapist, Ilkana draws upon her educational background, having completed courses in Hypnotherapy and Regression Therapy at The TranceArt Academy in The Hague. Additionally, she holds expertise in Medical Hypnotherapy, also obtained from The TranceArt Academy. Her specialisation extends to Hypnotherapy for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Complaints, a skillset honed through training at BIVT in Beverwijk.
Ilkana Goja Van den Berg is committed to providing support through the challenges of self-discovery and personal growth. While acknowledging that the journey may not always be easy, she believes it is a pivotal step towards enhancing the overall quality of life for those under her care.
Myrna McNitt
Professor Myrna McNitt teaches social work and sociology at colleges and universities in Michigan, Illinois and globally. She teaches across the curriculum with a focus on courses teaching theories of human development, clinical practice with an emphasis on models of best practice, and policy development.
Professor McNitt is a licensed social worker in Michigan. She is licensed to practice at the micro and macro level of social work. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers Academy of Clinical Social Workers being approved at a high level for practice in clinical social work.
Professor McNitt obtained her BA from Michigan State University and her master’s degree in clinical social work for Western Michigan University. She started her career working in juvenile justice and child protection.
Professor McNitt brings a vast knowledge of international social work with a focus on child protection and alternative care. She has actively engaged in the work to end deinstitutionalization of children in need of alternative care. Professor McNitt has worked globally by providing child protection information promoting the rights of the child as defined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This work has taken her to many areas of the world having worked in Africa, UK, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka, and Bulgaria. She consults regularly with projects in India’s Centre for Excellence in Alternative Care. Professor McNitt is a life member of the International Foster Care Organization and serves on its board of directors. Working to educate social workers and to develop their critical role in interrupting the cycle of family violence is an important part of Professor McNitt global work.
Professor McNitt came to love the people of Azerbaijan while working with Dr. Huseynli to advanced family-based care for children in need of care and protection in Azerbaijan. They have continued to work together with a shared mission to educate the next generation of social workers. Professor McNitt is honoured to serve on the Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union.
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