I know it can be daunting to choose a psychologist that "matches" you, especially when you don't know that much about the person that is supposed to help you. Below, you will find some information about me, to help you decide whether we may be a good match.

Who I Am

Hello and nice to meet you! I'm Dr. Greta Mikneviciute, a psychologist, counsellor, writer and intersectional advocate.

I was born in Lithuania in 1994, but after the divorce of my parents I followed my mom to Italy, which is where I grew up and received my compulsory education. I then moved to Geneva, Switzerland, where I dedicated a decade studying and researching psychology. After completing my PhD in Switzerland, and a year of post-doctorate in Germany, I finally landed in Belgium, where I decided to open my private practice.
I fell in love with the city of Ghent and I hope to be able to build my future here.

My own life story—which involved moving across multiple countries during crucial life transitions—profoundly shaped my understanding of cultural identity and belonging. For a long time, driven by a desire to belong, I tried to morph myself into other people's expectations of me. This left me feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected from myself. I now understand that true belonging doesn't come from neglecting or hiding parts of ourselves, but from embracing and honoring all our intersecting identities. When we dare to be fully seen, we create space for genuine connection and a sense of shared human experience—and that, to me, is the ultimate source of belonging, healing, strength, and inspiration.

My practice is rooted in what I call intersectional radical humanism.

This means I look beyond the individual to understand the larger picture. Intersectional psychology helps us recognize how systemic oppressions (such as classism, racism, sexism, capitalism...etc.), social identities (like age, gender, race), and social roles (partner, parent, child, friend) intersect with one another — creating distinct sources of stress, adaptation strategies, and intergenerational traumas. Unpacking the complex interplay of these factors when addressing psychological distress is a first step in (re-)gaining a personal sense of clarity, agency, and control over our lives. 

Moreover, I'm convinced that it's not enough to simply understand the roots of distress. Psychology and its practitioners have also a duty to challenge the unjust and dehumanizing systems that produce such distress — or else, we risk working towards an adaptation that ultimately diminishes human dignity. We can and should help build a world where everyone has the right to live, love, rest, and heal in their full humanity — not despite of it.

That's why I chose radical humanism as my compass. It's a philosophy that believes in every person's inherent right to freedom, dignity, and opportunity to flourish to their full potential. I believe that the individual work we do together in our sessions should ultimately serve authentic human connection and collective wellbeing to be truly effective, lasting, and meaningful. The work I do both inside and outside my private practice aims to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves by resisting, critiquing, and offering nurturing alternatives to oppressive environments.

You can read more on this topic on my Substack blog, and find information about my social engagement outside my private practice on my Instagram page.

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