I am a clinical psychologist with a Master's degree from the Vilnius University. I also have training in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (see education) . In my practice, I aim to combine the improvement of the current state with a process that focuses on discovering and addressing the deeper causes of problems.

From a psychodynamic perspective, my goal is to help you gain a better understanding of the root causes of emotional difficulties. Understanding what experiences have shaped our current reactions automatically helps us to change them and empowers us to make choices that are less dependent on our past and more related to our values and goals. This approach is particularly useful in dealing with problems that arise in relationships with others. In the relationship that develops during the counseling process, underlying relationship patterns often come to the surface and the influence of early experiences on our current relationship problems becomes clear.

I also use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which accelerates the processing of traumatic and other difficult experiences by targeting the underlying memory mechanisms. Developed primarily for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, this method helps to leave behind years of haunting memories, nightmares, or strong emotional reactions to trauma-related cues.

I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to alleviate current distress. DBT skills provide a wide range of practical, tangible, and fast-acting emotion management techniques and conflict resolution strategies. Improved present well-being and the acquired ability to better regulate emotions enables the subsequent process of delving deeper into the roots of the problems and correcting the underlying causes.

I believe that each person's process of personal growth and overcoming difficulties is an individual one, and that the manner in which we will work is something to be discovered together, rather than by following a set of rigid guidelines. All interventions and approaches are only effective if the level of trust between client and psychologist is well developed, so building and maintaining a collaborative, supportive and accepting relationship is essential.

I believe that continuous professional development is an essential duty of a psychologist, so I am constantly working to improve my knowledge through supervision, conferences and training. I also work in a publicly funded mental health facility where, together with a team of experienced colleagues, we encounter clients with a wide variety of experiences and difficulties. All of this encourages me to broaden my approach and continually look for new ways to help.

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