About Me
Professional Background
I am a clinical and healthcare psychologist, school psychologist,
and lecturer at Webster University in Vienna.
Alongside my clinical work, I am actively involved in research and teaching, with a special focus on cultural psychology, life course development, and psychology of sport and movement. Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in both clinical and educational settings, supporting individuals through emotional difficulties, health-related challenges, and important life transitions.
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After completing my psychology studies at Sigmund Freud University in Vienna, I pursued post-graduate training in both clinical and healthcare psychology. These qualifications have allowed me to build a strong foundation for working with individuals seeking support for stress-related issues, emotional well-being, chronic illness, cultural and identity-related challenges, and personal growth.
Personal Background
I was born into a bilingual Slovak–German family and raised in a multicultural environment, which deeply shaped my interest in how personal stories are influenced by cultural and social contexts. Speaking several languages fluently,
I am committed to offering psychological support that is both inclusive and sensitive to diverse life experiences. Today, I am grateful to call Vienna my professional and personal home, where I continue to develop my practice, teach, and learn every day.
Education and Specialization
2024 - 2025
Austrian Academy for Psychology (ÖAP)
Post-Graduate Training and Certification for Healthcare Psychology
2022 - 2024
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
2020 - 2023
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
Post-Graduate Training and Certification for Clinical Psychology
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PhD in Psychology
Cultural Psychology & Life Course Development
2018 - 2020
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
Master's of Science in Psychology
Cultural Psychology & Sport Psychology
2015 - 2018
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology
General Psychology & Social Psychology
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Work and Practical Experience
2026 - present
Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty) at Webster University in Vienna
2025 - present
Private Practice for Clinical and Healthcare Psychology
2025 - present
School Psychologist at the Austrian Centre for Psychological
Health Promotion in Schools (Austrian Department of Education)
2025
Clinical and Healthcare Psychologist at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna​
2023 - 2025
Clinical and Healthcare Psychologist in Training at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna
2023 - 2025
Customer Research Manager at zooplus Austria
2020 - 2025
Lecturer and Student Supervisor at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna
2019
Research Intern at Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark
2017
Intern at the University Clinic St. Cyril & Methodius in Bratislava, Slovakia
Professional Membership
Senior Researcher at Fondazione Jaan Valsiner, University for the Future
Founding Member of EmPath - Center for Health & Quality of Life
Research Coordinator of the project "Geri-ART-rie"​
Guest Lecturer at Volkshochschule Wien
Member of the American Psychological Association
Member of the International Society of Dialogical Science
Member of the Professional Association of Austrian Psychologists (BÖP)
