Lorenc Barjami
@lorencbarjami
Clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in EEG biomarkers, neuropsychology, and school mental health.
What I'm looking for
I am a clinical psychologist and researcher with experience in neuropsychology, EEG biomarker research, and applied clinical work in hospital and school settings.
I have worked as a clinical psychologist in neurological and psychiatric hospitals, served as a school psychologist across multiple schools, and held assistant professor roles teaching clinical and general psychology.
My research background includes EEG biomarker work at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in Rome and publications on depression, social distance, and disability attitudes; I analyze EEG data using MATLAB and LORETA.
I combine clinical assessment, psychotherapy techniques (including CBT and ABA training), mindfulness approaches, and program development to improve psychological wellbeing across ages and settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Scientist
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sapienza Universi
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Conducts EEG biomarker research for MCI subjects, performs EEG recordings and analyses using MATLAB and LORETA, and collaborates on neuroscience research projects.
School Psychologist
Aleks Buda High School
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)
Provides psychological assessments and interventions, offers counselling to students and families, and conducts career counselling for 12th graders to support academic and vocational planning.
School Psychologist
Nonda Bulka 9-year School
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted student psychological assessments and interventions, counseled families and teachers, and implemented strategies to maximize learning and adaptation.
School Psychologist
Sejfulla Maleshova High School
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Performed psychological assessments, delivered interventions to address adolescence-related issues, and provided counselling to students, parents, and teachers to promote wellbeing.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Marin Barleti University
Oct 2015 - Sep 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered lectures and seminars in general psychology, designed assessments, and systematically evaluated student performance across undergraduate courses.
Technical Assistant (EU Project)
EU-funded Project (Promoting Minorities)
May 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Provided psychological and socio-economic support to the Egyptian community, designed a beneficiary database, and monitored housing repair works to improve living conditions.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Alexander Xhuvani
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015 (8 months)
Taught clinical psychology courses, managed seminars, and designed and administered psychology tests to assess student achievement and learning outcomes.
Clinical Psychologist
Kurti Neurological Hospital
May 2011 - Jun 2011 (1 month)
Conducted neuropsychological assessments and designed treatment programs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, improving patient care and contributing to applied research in neurological settings.
Clinical Psychologist
Sadik Dinçi Psychiatric Hospital
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 (8 months)
Provided individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions, developed treatment plans and conducted diagnostic assessments to address psychological, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
School Psychologist
Sami Frashëri High School
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010 (5 months)
Assessed student learning and adjustment needs, delivered interventions and counselling, and produced psychological reports and recommendations to support student wellbeing and academic performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sapienza University of Rome
Ph.D., Clinical Experimental Neuroscience and Psychiatry
2024 -
Ph.D. student in clinical experimental neuroscience and psychiatry at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (Vittorio Erspamer), conducting research on EEG biomarkers.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Course
Certificate, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2019 - 2019
Completed an online CBT practitioner course led by Kain Ramsay, gaining practical CBT skills for clinical use.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training
Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis
2019 - 2019
Completed ABA training and certification focused on therapy for children with autism spectrum and related disorders.
Mindfulness Meditation Training (Inner Life Albania)
Certificate of Participation, Mindfulness Meditation
2019 - 2019
Participated in a two-day mindfulness meditation training focusing on techniques to treat anxiety and stress.
Training on Assessment and Intervention on Psychological Trauma
Certificate of Participation, Psychological Trauma Assessment and Intervention
2019 - 2019
Completed training on assessment and concrete intervention techniques for psychological trauma.
University of Tirana
Master of Arts, Clinical Developmental Psychology
2011 - 2013
Grade: Merit
Completed an M.A. in Clinical Developmental Psychology (120 ECTS) with Merit; dissertation compared depression, loneliness, and insecurity among older women in households versus residential care.
Aleksandër Xhuvani University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2008 - 2011
Grade: 9.5/10 (Merit)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (240 ECTS) awarded with Merit; recognized as Department Graduate Merit finalist with a final grade of 9.5/10.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Certificate, Social and Behavior Change Communication
2010 - 2010
Certificate in Innovative Approaches to Social and Behavior Change Communication focusing on family planning peer education and mass media campaigns to increase uptake of modern contraceptives.
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