MISSION: To provide formally organized clinical and counseling psychology education, clinical training, and research opportunities.

VISION: To help develop and provide community mental health services with compassion and competence with the long-term goal of establishing a graduate program
in clinical and counseling psychology in Myanmar.

Myint Myint Khine is the only candidate in the history of scholarship awards in Myanmar to have received a scholarship to study for a masters in counseling. She received her MS in Counseling from University of Toledo, OH, USA.

Myint began providing supervised counseling at MCPC (2018-19) and was a wellness counselor at Citta, a social enterprise in Myanmar, for almost three years. In the past two years, she has been developing her counseling skills at various internships in the U.S.: Children’s Resource Center (behavioral health service to youth and their families), Counseling Center at Owens Community College (college-based counseling for young adults) and, currently, Zepf Center (an accredited trauma-informed agency) in Ohio. She also functions as a clinical supervisor for lay counselors in Myanmar.

Myint has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology from University of Yangon, in addition to her BA in Journalism. Previously, Myint was a journalist for six years, including serving as a video journalist for Voice of America Burmese Services. She is proficient in Mandarin.

Dr. Soe Lwin is a licensed medical doctor trained in Family Medicine in Yangon, Myanmar. He also has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology from University of Yangon.

He has been an active MHPSS practitioner since 2016. Prior to 2016, he worked with numerous international and local organizations, including the UN, in training, management, consultancy, and research. He led or collaborated on over 20 projects. He also represented Myanmar at international forums. He began providing supervised counseling in Yangon through MCPC program in 2018-19 and subsequently developed his own thriving private practice. He also functions as a peer clinical supervisor.

Soe Lwin is a Cheavening Scholar (2022-23) and received his MSc in Health and Psychological Sciences from Birkbeck University of London, UK. He was the only scholarship recipient from Myanmar for The Beck Institute (the originator of CBT), US. He received training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) through MCPC live, online classes with Mr. Phillip Cha, a practitioner and master trainer from San Francisco. He also speaks Hindi.

Saw Thandar Moe is a professional mental health counselor/ psychotherapist based in Yangon, with MSc in Counselling from University of Worcester, UK and MSc in Social Development in Practice from University College London, UK. She has a thriving practice based in Yangon with clients across Myanmar and in the Southeast Asia region. She has also been a manager, consultant and highly regarded trainer on a wide array of mental health projects as well as “staff” psychotherapist for over 20 NGOs and CSOs that serve IDPs, persons with disabilities, women, ethnic minorities, and faith-based groups.

Thandar began providing supervised counseling at MCPC (2018-19). She has been steadfast about her continuing education and skills development. She completed courses on ACT for Trauma and ACT for Depression and Anxiety provided online by Dr. Russ Harris, an Australia-based world-leading teacher of ACT. She also completed Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Science in Practice, a course conducted online by EFT originator, Dr. Sue Johnson. Thandar received a scholarship and completed the Clinical Supervision certificate coursework online at the Zur Institute, California (any agency that provides courses approved by California Board of Psychology). The coursework included tele-supervision and the ethics of clinical supervision.She also functions as a clinical supervisor in Myanmar.

Thandar has a well-stocked psychotherapy toolbox and is a serious practitioner. She has native fluency in Rakhine language and is also fluent in Japanese language.

Mimi Thin Aung is a Fulbright Scholar (2010-2012) with MSW from University of Washington, WA, US. Her specialization is in gender-based issues. She has 18 years of experience with over 20 projects in training, teaching, technical support, program implementation, development of policy and guidelines, and advocacy. She has worked in MHPSS, Psychological First Aid, mental health awareness outreach and education, case management, and mental health for girls and women, youth, ethnic minorities and internally displaced persons (IDP). She has represented Myanmar at numerous international forums, including a leadership training program in the US.

Mimi began providing supervised counseling in Yangon through MCPC program in 2019-20 and continues to do so with NGOs, utilizing her expertise in gender studies and social justice issues. She is a sought-after consultant regarding gender equality and gender-based violence issues in Myanmar.

Since graduating from MCPC in 2020, Mimi has received a scholarship and completed the Clinical Supervision certificate coursework online at the Zur Institute, California (an agency that provides courses approved by California Board of Psychology). The coursework included tele-supervision and ethics of clinical supervision. She functions as a clinical supervisor in Myanmar. She also completed a 2-year live, online program on ACT through MCPC with Mr. Phillip Cha in San Francisco.

Sandy Lian is a current Australia Scholarship Award recipient studying clinical social work in Adelaide, Australia. He has six years of experience at Samaritan’s Purse International Relief in Myanmar, where he gained increasing responsibilities and skills. He coordinated efforts to provide human trafficking survivors a safe return home or an alternative safe place. He facilitated sessions on emotional rehabilitation and reintegration into family, residential community, and work place. He assisted with training program development and provision across many locations in Myanmar. He also provided individual psychosocial support and peer support group sessions.

Sandy began providing supervised counseling at MCPC (2019-20). With the education and skills acquired at MCPC and with his own enterprising spirit, Sandy founded The Bridge, a volunteer-based group in his hometown, Hakha, in Chin State. He organized training for Psychological First Aid for youth, designed programs for psychosocial support, and raised funds, among other activities. At the beginning of COVID, he founded “It is WELL,” a popular Facebook page that promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention for youth, and organized free remote counseling services. This social media page is still active.

Sandy also completed the skill-based workshop on Integrative ADAPT Therapy which included three months of supervision by UNFPA-Global Health Connect, Myanmar, and the 8-week Mindfulness Program by UNFPA Myanmar. Sandy is native of Hakha in Chin State, with native fluency in Hakha Chin language.

Lilly TinTin Aung recently completed her role as a consultant/MHPSS officer and health counselor at Save the Children International, where she previously held multiple positions including pharmacist, assistant researcher, and team officer supporting operational functions. In addition to her BA in Pharmacy, she attended the Post-Graduate Diploma in applied psychology at the University of Yangon and graduate diploma in painting at the National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon, Myanmar.

Lilly began providing supervised counseling at MCPC (2018-19) and continues to provide counseling across various populations. She has provided over 10 training and support programs in MHPSS: Psychological First Aid, counseling basics, GBV care, children and adolescents with disability care, and other supportive mental health care for NGO and CSO communities. In addition, she was the mental health program coordinator for &Proud LGBTIQ+ organization for two years. Most recently, she has taken on the role as a community counselor, with supervision from Dr. Maha Y. See, for the Myanmar diaspora.

She is currently based in Mae Sot, Thailand. Lilly is passionate about art therapy. She received introductory art therapy courses in-person at MCPC from a licensed art therapist, Ms. Yeujin Yoon from Hawaii, US, and is now continuing her coursework in the Certificate in Art Therapy program at the Centre of Excellence, a popular e-learning platform in the UK accredited by Complementary Medical Association. She is concurrently attending Dr. Russ Harris's online course on ACT. She is planning to pursue a masters in counseling and art therapy.

Our volunteer professional partners in mental health programs and services also include additional MCPC trained lay and faith-based counselors, medical doctors and psychiatrists, a chartered accountant, and two administrators.

We collaborate with other community-based organizations.

We provide community outreach and education with a focus on grassroots groups.

We provide continuing education to lay counselors.

Our educational and mental health service activities contribute to capacity building in mental space in Myanmar.