Ms Rita Dekšnytė

Psychologist

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“I’m an international psychologist and therapist. At the heart of my practice there is a universal wish to reduce suffering and help people flourish in their lives. I help my clients navigate mental health struggles, build coping skills, improve wellbeing and performance.”

About Me

I am a Lithuanian psychologist and therapist based in Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands. I enjoy supporting my clients in their journeys of exploring inner landscape, strengthening inner resources and tackling life's challenges. I use compassion-focused, mindfulness and acceptance based approaches to help clients build psychological flexibility and move forward in a valued direction with gentleness and self-care. I speak English and Lithuanian and am available for online individual therapy sessions, consultations and group training.

Approach

At the heart of my practice at Tiptoe We Grow there is a universal wish to reduce suffering and help people flourish in their lives. I use Compassion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness, acceptance and compassion based approaches to help my clients navigate mental health struggles, build coping skills, improve wellbeing and performance. Starting therapy can help you understand yourself better, strenghten your resources, and work more skilfully with life’s difficulties. It can help you be more present and grounded, regulate stress, anxiety and emotions, focus on what really matters, manage energy and motivation levels, set clear goals and move towards them, build a kinder relationship with yourself, and be less caught up in ups and downs of life. A bit more about the therapeutic approaches: - Compassion-Focused Therapy emphasizes the importance of compassion in interactions with the self and the world and aims to bring clients’ emotional systems into balance and promote healing through the work with experiences of inner warmth, safeness and soothing - Acceptance Commitment Therapy develops psychological flexibility with the aim to create rich and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it.

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Basic Information

Amstelveen, Netherlands

In-person & Online

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Services

Whether you are struggling with your mental health or would simply like to build your self-regulation and coping capabilities, don’t hesitate to reach out. During our online consultations I will assess your needs, employ therapeutic techniques, help you build relevant skills and monitor your journey. I’m looking forward to supporting you.

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Ukraine Aid
Mental health support specifically for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including refugees, displaced families, and those experiencing war trauma.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adults
Groups
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.