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.

My path has been one of constant migration. I was born in Lithuania, but I grew up in Italy and later studied psychology in Switzerland. 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’m building 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. This journey taught me more about identity and belonging than any textbook could. I know what it feels like to 'morph' into other people's expectations just to survive. This process had 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 the belief that we cannot heal in a vacuum.

This means I look beyond the individual to understand the larger picture. Intersectional psychology allows us to see the full picture: how systemic forces like capitalism, classism, and patriarchy collide with your personal history to create unique sources of stress and trauma. Unpacking these layers is the first step in reclaiming your agency within the system. 

I believe that psychology and its practitioners have a duty beyond the therapy room to challenge the unjust and dehumanizing systems that produce pain and suffering. If we only help you "adapt" to dehumanizing systems, we diminish your 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.