Only by creating a strong relationship with ourselves and our parts, we can begin to truly understand and trust ourselves.
Individual online sessions
My approach to working with individual clients is rooted in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), combined with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. Every session is tailored to your current, moment-to-moment needs, with the goal of helping you better feel, understand, and nurture your emotions and inner experiences.
Ultimately, my main aim is to support you in building a deep, ongoing, and compassionate relationship with yourself. As we cultivate more curiosity and care towards our inner world, we gradually develop a clearer understanding of our physical sensations, emotions, and states of being. This process allows us to attune more thoughtfully to our needs, fostering a sense of safety, stability, calm, and wholeness within.
I am currently accepting clients on a waiting list. I prioritize individuals who are motivated to engage in the process of self-exploration and are interested in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. If you are interested in working with me, please contact me via email ruta@kavaliauskiene.lt and I will send you more detailed information about the sessions and answer your questions.
Education and experience
2008–2012 — LCC International University, Lithuania
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration
2012–2015 — LCC International University, Lithuania
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Thesis: Effects of Low-Dose Mindfulness-Based Practice (MBP) on Patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
2012 — Lithuanian Society of Biological Psychiatry
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training
2015–2018 — Postgraduate Psychotherapy Studies: Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy
Main lecturers: Sarah Corrie (Middlesex University), Prof. Melanie Fennell (Oxford University), Hannah Whitney (University of Reading), Prof. Jillian Schofield (University of Derby), Prof. John Swan, Marianne Liebing-Wilson, Dr. William Goodall (University of Dundee), Prof. Maria do Céu Salvador (University of Coimbra)
2016–2018 — Leiden University, The Netherlands
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
Thesis: Neural Correlates of Heart Rate Variability and Ketamine in Healthy Participants (Autonomic nervous properties and neural correlates of ketamine and heart rate variability)
2012–present — Continuous Professional Development (over 1000 hours) in Lithuania and abroad
Selected trainings and workshops:
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Robert Leahy, PhD — Emotional Schema Therapy
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Steve Hayes, PhD — Process-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Prof. James Bennett-Levy — From Critical Self to Compassionate Self (Self-Practice/Self-Reflection for Therapists)
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Loch Kelly — Masterclasses
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Annual Conference
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World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, among others
2022 — Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
2-Day Intensive Workshop with Frank Anderson, MD
2022 — Psychedelics in Therapy: MDMA, Psilocybin, Ketamine, Micro-Dosing & More
2022–2025 — Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion Teacher Certification Program
With Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield
2023 — Stepping Stone: Comprehensive 16-Week Internal Family Systems (IFS) Course
2024 — Stepping Deeper: Comprehensive 16-Week Internal Family Systems (IFS) Course
2025 — Ancestral and Legacy Wounding Masterclass with Kay Gardner
2025 — Advanced Weekend: Mastering IFS – Deepening Your Core Practice
With Gustavo Mello, Bob Falconer, Kay Gardner, Loch Kelly
