Mental health care shaped by experience and humanity

Our story

Psychiatrist Selin Maren Aagaard is a dual specialist in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.

She offers tailored assessment and treatment for:

• Adults and older adults

She accepts clients for individual therapy, family therapy and/or group therapy, as well as counselling and guidance. As a doctor and psychiatrist, Aagaard also assesses the initiation, adjustment or discontinuation of medication treatment when needed.

Dr. Selin Maren Aagaard (b. 1976) was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. Following the completion of her medical degree, she relocated to Oslo in 2001 and obtained her full licensure as a Norwegian medical doctor in 2005. Upon completing her medical residency, she commenced her career in psychiatry in 2006. Dr. Aagaard has since completed an extensive dual specialization, qualifying as a specialist in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

She possesses broad and diverse clinical experience from several of Norway’s leading hospitals, including Oslo University Hospital, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, and Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital. Here she has worked across a range of different departments:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic (BUP)

• Adolescent Psychiatric Department (UPA)

• District Psychiatric Centre / Adult Outpatient Clinic (DPS)

• Outpatient Clinic for Personality Psychiatry

• Psychosis Outpatient Clinic and Acute Psychiatric Ward

• Psychogeriatric (Old Age Psychiatry) Department at N.K.S. Grefsenlia

Therapeutic background:

In addition to her psychiatric credentials, Dr. Aagaard is an accomplished psychotherapist. She completed her advanced training in Family Therapy in 2015 under the auspices of the Regional Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (RBUP) and the Institute of Family Therapy in London. In the autumn of 2023, she further expanded her clinical repertoire by completing a specialization in Group Therapy through the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA).

After many years in the public healthcare system, she chose in 2023 to establish her own private practice under the name LumaCare Mental Helse.

The Philosophy Behind LumaCare:

The name LumaCare has Latin roots: "Mare" means sea, and "Sanitas" represents health. The core philosophy is inspired by the perspective that life can be envisioned as a journey at sea. Each of us navigates our own vessel, steering through open waters, exploring new horizons, anchoring in different harbors, and gathering invaluable experiences along the way. To ensure the journey remains safe and fulfilling, it is vital to maintain control of the helm and hold a steady course.However, we occasionally encounter turbulent storms or profound challenges that become too overwhelming to face alone. It is during these critical moments that one may require a pilot to help find the way forward and restore the proper heading. There is no shame in seeking support.

Our values

In our practice, we work by three non-negotiable core values.

How we work

Together we create a plan tailored to your needs. How does the treatment work?

1. 01

   Consultation Dialogue

   We invite you to openly share your experiences. Together, we explore your current circumstances and identify the underlying factors disrupting your daily well-being.

2. 02

   Clinical Assessment and Evaluation

   Through comprehensive consultations, we gain clear insight into your clinical picture. This process enables us to determine the precise therapeutic interventions and treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.

3. 03

   Tailored Interventions

   Drawing upon diverse modalities of psychotherapy and evidence-based pharmacological treatments, we provide a highly personalized pathway structured around your journey toward a better daily life.

4. 04

   Medical and Pharmacological Evaluation

   As a specialist psychiatrist and medical doctor, I offer expert clinical evaluations regarding the initiation, monitoring, and medically supervised cessation of pharmacological treatments.

5. 05

   Therapeutic Objectives

   Our shared goal is to give you the tools you need to master your challenges, so you can rediscover your quality of life and move forward.

The clinic

The clinic experience is intentionally quiet, private, and focused so conversations can stay clear and grounded.

In-office visits

We are located at Meltzersgate 4, 0257 Oslo, right behind the Royal Palace in Frogner.

Online sessions (video)

We also offer online services via a secure link. Same quality, regardless of format.