Team & Projects of the Center
| Founder | Ilya Tsar |
|---|---|
| Year founded | 2020 |
| Specialists | 11 |
| Location | Moscow, Klinskaya St., 4 |
| Formats | In-person / online worldwide |
| Association | Collegium of Applied Psychology |
| Projects | emdr-moscow.ru, psychology.one, cbt.msk.ru, emdr.msk.ru and others |
The Encyclopedia Center for Scientific Psychology and EMDR Therapy is more than just a team of psychologists. It is the core of a broader ecosystem: educational platforms, outreach projects, a professional association, and digital services, united by a common mission — to make scientifically proven psychotherapy accessible to Russian-speaking clients worldwide.
Below is the full picture: who works at the center, what the Collegium of Applied Psychology is, and which projects are developed by the center's founder Ilya Tsar .
1. The Center's Team
The center employs 11 specialists with higher education in psychology or medicine. Each is a practicing therapist trained in scientifically proven methods. Below is the full roster, grouped by area.
1.1. Center Director
Ilya Tsar — Founder, Director
Accredited EMDR therapist (EMDRIA, USA). Clinical psychologist. Trained by Mark Nickerson, Bruce Hersey, Thomas Zimmerman (USA) and Mark Brayne (UK). Specializations: EMDR, CBT, schema therapy. Works with PTSD, cPTSD, anxiety disorders, consequences of adverse childhood experiences, emigration. Founder and ideologist of all ecosystem projects.
1.2. Clinical Psychologists and Physicians
Specialists working with the most severe concerns: PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety and dissociative disorders, panic attacks.
| Specialist | Qualification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Vasily Serov | Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist | Severe PTSD, depressive episodes, medication support, bipolar disorder |
| Dmitry Volkov | Clinical psychologist, PTSD & cPTSD specialist | PTSD, cPTSD, consequences of violence, combat experience, phobias, dissociative disorders, uncontrolled anger |
| Anna Ivanova | Clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist | Anxiety disorders, panic attacks, generalized anxiety |
| Elena Orlova | Neuropsychologist, EMDR therapist | Consequences of TBI, neurocognitive impairments, childhood trauma |
1.3. Family and Child Psychologists
| Specialist | Qualification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Soboleva | Systemic family therapist, EFT, EMDR | Couple conflicts, coping with infidelity, recurring negative patterns, difficult breakups |
| Maria Petrova | Family psychologist, EMDR therapist | Parent-child conflicts, family crises, adolescent difficulties |
| Ulyana K. | Family psychologist, EMDR therapist | Parent-child relationships, family dynamics, parenting crises |
| Alexey Smirnov | Child psychologist, EMDR therapist | Childhood trauma, fears, school difficulties, adolescence |
1.4. Business Psychologists and Coaches
| Specialist | Qualification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Olga Kuznetsova | Business psychologist, EMDR therapist | Career guidance, Person–Job Fit, tough negotiations, career crises, imposter syndrome |
| Natalya Belova | Coach, Wingwave coach, EMDR therapist | Career guidance (adults and adolescents), goal achievement coaching, Wingwave |
2. COLLEGIUM OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: Counseling · Clinical · Family · Organizational · Occupational Psychology
COLLEGIUM OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: Counseling · Clinical · Family · Organizational · Occupational Psychology — is the unifying structure within which all projects of the ecosystem operate: from the encyclopedic portal to specialized therapeutic platforms. The Association brings together practicing psychologists, psychotherapists, and researchers working in scientifically proven methods.
It is the Association that sets quality standards for all projects: cbt.msk.ru, emdr.msk.ru, dbt1.ru, cbt.center, psychologist1.ru, actDBT.ru — all operate under unified principles, with scientific guidance and reliance on effectiveness research.
Mission of the Collegium
- Promoting scientifically proven methods of psychotherapy in the Russian-speaking world
- Creating quality standards for psychological care based on effectiveness research
- Educational activities: training specialists, supervision, exchange of experience
- Developing Russian-language encyclopedic resources on psychology and psychotherapy
- Client education: so that every person can distinguish evidence-based therapy from pseudoscientific practices
Key Areas of Activity
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedic Projects | Creation and maintenance of the largest online EMDR encyclopedia for clients |
| Therapeutic Platforms | Specialized websites by direction: cbt.msk.ru, cbt.center, emdr.msk.ru, dbt1.ru, actDBT.ru |
| Educational Projects | Platform psychology.one — training, courses, webinars for specialists and clients |
| Specialist Matching | psychologist1.ru — service for matching a psychologist to the client's individual needs |
| Professional Supervision | Intervision and supervision groups for EMDR, CBT, and DBT specialists |
| Research | Collecting data on therapy effectiveness, participation in international studies |
| Technology Projects | Development of digital tools for psychologists and clients (AI assistants, platforms) |
3. Ilya Tsar's Project Ecosystem
Ilya Tsar is not only a practicing therapist and center director but also the creator of an entire ecosystem of projects in the field of scientific psychology. All projects are united by a common idea: evidence-based psychotherapy must be accessible, understandable, and technology-driven .
3.1. EMDR Direction
EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory
Flagship project. The largest Russian-language EMDR encyclopedia for clients. The website you are currently on. Wiki format, articles about the method, trauma, concerns, specialists.
Status: actively developing
emdr-moscow.ru
Moscow EMDR Center. Specialized website for in-person clients in Moscow. Information about the EMDR method, appointment booking, Moscow office team.
Status: operational
emdr.msk.ru
DPDG approach with Russian traditions. DPDG (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — the Russian-language version of EMDR, adapted for domestic culture and scientific school. Takes into account the contributions of Russian scientists and practitioners — in particular, V. A. Domoratsky, one of the DPDG pioneers in Russia. Appointments online and in-person in Moscow.
Status: operational
EMDR Encyclopedia
Educational content: articles on EMDR history, effectiveness research, protocols, application for various disorders. A continuously expanding knowledge base.
Status: actively growing
3.2. CBT Direction
cbt.msk.ru
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Moscow. CBT therapy online and in-person in Moscow. The "gold standard" of evidence-based psychotherapy: anxiety disorders, depression, panic attacks, OCD, insomnia (CBT-I). Individual and group sessions.
Status: operational
cbt.center
CBT across the entire Russian-speaking world. Online and offline cognitive behavioral therapy for Russian-speaking clients worldwide. From Kaliningrad to Vladivostok, from Europe to Asia — quality CBT in your native language, wherever you are.
Status: operational
3.3. DBT & Skills Projects
dbt1.ru
Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Specialized DBT resource: individual therapy and skills training. Emotional regulation, stress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness. For clients with emotional instability, self-harming behavior, relationship difficulties.
Status: operational
actDBT.ru
Skills training and more. A platform combining CBT, DBT, and social skills. Group skills training, ADHD support, development of communication and organizational competencies. For those who need not just insights but concrete tools.
Status: operational
3.4. Educational Platforms & Specialist Matching
psychology.one
Educational platform. A project at the intersection of psychology and technology. Courses, webinars, training materials on scientific psychology and psychotherapy. For specialists and advanced clients.
Status: developing
psychologist1.ru
Psychologist matching #1. A service for individual matching of a psychologist to the client's concern, personality traits, and preferences. The algorithm considers specialization, method, working style, and compatibility. Not just a list — a personal match.
Status: operational
3.5. Technology Projects
AI Assistants in Therapy
Development of AI tools to support the therapeutic process: face and voice masking for anonymous therapy, assistants for progress tracking, automated questionnaires.
Status: R&D
Digital Platform for Therapists
Tools for online therapy: secure video calls, bilateral stimulation via screen, digital session and progress tracking, questionnaire integration.
Status: beta testing
3.6. Ecosystem Map
Project Structure of the COLLEGIUM OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
EMDR / DPDG
- emdr-moscow.ru
- emdr.msk.ru
CBT
- cbt.msk.ru
- cbt.center
DBT / Skills
- dbt1.ru
- actDBT.ru
Education
- psychology.one
- psychologist1.ru
Technology
- AI Assistants
- Digital Platform
4. Join the Team
The Encyclopedia Center and Collegium projects are a growing ecosystem. We are open to collaboration:
Psychologists & Therapists
We are looking for specialists in scientifically proven methods (EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT) ready to work within evidence-based therapy standards.
Developers
Technology projects require specialists: frontend, backend, AI/ML, mobile development. We are building the future of psychotherapy.
Authors & Editors
The encyclopedia is constantly growing. We are looking for authors with a background in psychology to write and edit articles.
Contact the Team
For inquiries about collaboration, partnership, joining the team, or working on Collegium projects — message us: