Dr. Diana-Lea Baranovich
Psy. D, Ed.D, MTP, M. Ed.G.C; BME

With over three decades of experience spanning across the United States, the Middle East and Asia, Dr. Diana has worn many hats, which include, teacher, professor, research supervisor, curriculum developer, school counselor and school psychologist.
These professional pursuits are underscored by a passion for higher learning that has provided rich tapestry of degrees, achievements and specializations. These diverse qualifications help enhance her holistic client-focused approach to mental health, education and psychotherapy.
In her work as a psychotherapist, Dr. Diana has guided individuals (birth to senior adults), couples, and families towards mental health and wholeness through diverse therapeutic
modalities; such as verbal therapy, play therapy, dance and movement therapy, expressive arts therapy among many others.
Dr. Diana’s knowledge as a psychologist stems from, not only years of formal education, but several years of working as a liscensed foster care and adoption specialist for children’s protective services in the united states. Dr. Diana has brought this expertise to Malaysia, and has worked as a trainer for administrators and house parents caring for abandoned children and youth through Orphan Care, JKM and Selangor Social Welfare Services.
Aside from her psychotherapy work, Dr. Diana has also developed and serves as the advisor for the music and movement curriculum for Kinderland Educare, headquartered in Singapore, and as an in-house teacher trainer for The Children’s House Montessori School in Kuala Lumpur. As of 2023, Dr. Diana is the co-founder and developmental psychologist for The Preschool in Titiwangsa.
Dr. Diana’s career reflects her passion for education and therapy, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing minds and souls. Her combination of excellence and compassion makes her not just a remarkable professional but also a cherished mentor, teacher and healer. Wherever she is, her presence is a beacon of wisdom, empathy, and inspiration.
Welcome to the transformative world of Diana Lea Baranovich, where healing is an art and education is a lifelong journey.
I believe...
To Evolve into our Authentic Self
By Divine intervention, everyone was conceived and born in order to serve a special purpose. It is the life journey of each of us through self-reflection, creativity and life experiences to embrace and evolve into our unique and authentic self.
Parents are
Paramount
It is the sacred calling of each parent to bond and establish a secure attachment with each child, honoring and respecting the child's unique personality at the same time, nurturing the child's journey in developing a healthy and authentic sense-of-self.
Life Experiences can never be Erased
It is the responsibility of each of us to process our life experience and value the growth and learning experience of each experience whether these experiences are good, bad, pretty or ugly.
Education
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Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical PsychologySpecializing in Filial Play Therapy for Adopted and Marginalized Children in Adolescence
California Southern University, Irvine, California, USA. 2018
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Doctorate of Education in School Counseling Psychology
California Coast University, Santa Ana, California, USA. 2007
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Expert Diploma in Sexology
Bircham International University, Madrid, Spain. 2024
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Post Graduate Certificate in Children’s Mental HealthSpecializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. 2022
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Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies. 2021
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Dance Movement Therapy
New Zealand Chapter of the Australasia Dance Therapy Association. 2020
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Post Graduate Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy
University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2018
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Post Graduate Certificate in Criminal Forensics
University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA. 2017
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Certified Clinical Play Therapy Supervisor and Filial Play Therapy Coach
Play Therapy International, London, England. 2014
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Advanced Post Graduate Studies in Play Therapy
Capella University, Minneapolis Minnesota, USA. 2013
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Masters of Transpersonal Psychology and Psychotherapy
Graduate Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, California, USA. 2010
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M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling
Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana. 1986
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BME in Music and Dance Education, Literature and the English Language.
Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana. 1983
Affiliations
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Dance Therapy Association of AustralasiaProfessional Member (#224-05)
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International Psychotherapy InstituteAppointed Associate Faculty Member,
Department of Infant Observation -
Jungian Life Coach Association
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American Psychological Association
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Jungian Society of Houston
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International Association for the Study of Dreams
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Trauma Therapist Project