Emilia Grycuk
Clinical Psychologist & Existential Therapist
I help high-achieving and self-aware expats struggling with anxiety, trauma, and burnout get unstuck, find clarity, meaning, and reconnection with themselves through existential and trauma-informed approach.
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About me
Most of my patients are expats, high-achieving and highly sensitive individuals, who are self-aware, but struggle to make a real change in their lives. They are navigating anxiety, relational struggles (i.e., people-pleasing and boundaries), childhood trauma, burnout, and identity confusion, among others.
If this is you, I can help you not only understand your patterns, but also finally feel at peace, and heal into deeper alignment, so you can live a more embodied, connected, and meaningful life.
Originally from Poland, I have lived and worked across multiple countries, continents, and cultures. This cross-cultural experience has laid the groundwork for the way I guide expats and those who struggle with issues of belonging, identity, and meaning.
Since 2018 I have worked in multiple international Psychology and Psychiatry clinical and research settings, specializing in cross-cultural trauma and Neurogeriatric Psychiatry. Throughout the years of personal and professional development, I have turned to increasingly more holistic and all-encompassing models of healing. Thus, in my practice I hold a perspective which includes emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being.
I work in English, Spanish, Polish, and Russian. I offer a free 20 minute introductory consultation to see if we are the right fit. Follow the link to schedule the call: https://calendly.com/emiliagrycuk/15-minute-intro-call
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Approach
In my practice, I draw on the Existential analysis, Integrative and Humanistic approaches as well as on somatic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Nervous System Regulation.
Common themes in which my clients ask for support include:
- overfunctioning and burnout
- anxiety, people-pleasing and perfectionism
- relational struggles and boundaries
- navigating life transitions
- identity confusion and belonging
- lack of clarity related to career direction
I believe that a safe, warm, and non-judgemental approach is at the heart of the therapeutic process and plays a very important role in the patient’s healing journey. I bring a grounded and compassionate presence and open-mindedness into every session. I will walk alongside you with deep care, intuition, and the utmost respect for your journey - not only as a therapist, but as a fellow human on the path.
NOTE: I have a 48-hour cancellation policy, as each reserved hour becomes unavailable to other clients across my booking systems. Missed sessions or sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged the full fee.
Experience
2023 - Present: Psychotherapist Private therapy practice - Global (Remote)
2024: University lecturer at University Anáhuac, Puebla, Mexico
2021-2022: Research and Clinical Study Coordinator at the department of Neurogeriatric Psychiatry - Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital & Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing, Dublin, Ireland
2019 - 2020: Research Assistant - ARQ Centrum'45, National Psychotrauma Institute, Diemen, Netherlands
2019: Clinical Intern - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, USA
2018-2019 Research and Field Assistant - Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and The New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, USA
Education
IFS-Informed Somatic Trauma Certificate, The Embody Lab (2026) Psychedelic Integration Training, International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS, 2026) Breathwave and Breathwork Awareness Facilitation Training, Mexico City (2025-2026) Existential Analysis & Logotherapy training, Seattle, Washington, USA & hybrid (2024-2027) Psychology (M.Sc.), Palo Alto University, California, USA (2022) Clinical Psychology (M.Sc.), Utrecht University, Netherlands (2020) Psychology (B.A.), Hunter College, City University of New York, USA (2019)
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
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