Our Team

Kristijonas Žičkus

Psychologist/ Manager

I believe that in a safe and supportive environment, everyone can overcome challenges, grow and blossom. I work with groups of children, youth and adults mainly in the field of education. It is important for me to establish a reliable relationship with the participants and to look for experiences together that would help to get to know each other and themselves, to discover everyones strengths. I also provide consultations on career management issues.

Eglė Kuraitė – Žičkė

Psychologist/ Supervisor

I provide guidance to professionals working with children and young people facing difficulties. In their daily work they often experience fatigue, helplessness, and insecurity, while trying to understand the hidden messages behind disruptive behavior and searching for solutions in situations that may seem hopeless. I know how essential it is to create space, time, and attention for reflection, team strengthening, support, and conscious decision-making. I believe that this way can we truly care for the most vulnerable.

Gabriele Rimkutė

Psychologist

I have completed psychology and sociology studies, "Renkuosi mokyti" program and meditation teacher courses. I focus mainly on creating a connection with myself and others and learning how to create that connection - I learn and teach how to get to know, accept and empathize with myself and others. I gathered knowledge and experience working with people of various ages - from early childhood education and school to adults (mainly parents and educators).

Agnė Jakubickaitė

Project Manager

It is important for me to ensure the implementation of projects. I appreciate simplicity. flexibility and I try to find solutions even in the most difficult situations, I am not afraid to choose innovative social solutions.

Youth worker

Ugnė Raščiūtė

I am a social worker, I have been working with youth since 2016. My areas of work: street work, individual counseling, experiential trips, organization of camps.

Ilona Vitkevičienė

Social worker

I care deeply about children and young people who face various challenges in their everyday lives. I believe that in social work the most effective method is human connection, which helps to find solutions even in the most complex life situations. Here, in the Therapeutic Farm, I see how important it is for children and young people to have this therapeutic space – a place that allows them to strengthen abilities which are often undervalued or not yet discovered elsewhere.

Laura Meilūnė

Agnė Jakubickaitė

Kotryna Sipko

Laura Meilūnė

Youth worker

I believe that experiences can be just as valuable as achievements. The creative process is one of many ways to explore ourselves and others, yet it is the one closest to me. That is why art therapy has become an important part of my life. Through it, I continue to discover new insights myself and invite others to use creativity as a way to explore, play, grow, connect with themselves and others.

Gytis Valatka

Educator/Youth worker

I am a teacher and an organizer of experiential hikes. Whether traveling alone or with a group, what I value most are the discoveries – not only the views and new places, but also the people I meet along the way. I am fascinated by what they say, the stories they share. For me, a journey, a hike, or even a day together is truly meaningful when I return with something new – discovered and told to myself.

Česlavas Paškevičius

Youth worker

A person is shaped by their environment and the people around them. I am a social pedagogue, and it is important for me to be present with a young person – perhaps lost or searching for themselves – and to accompany them in everyday life as they grow and explore the world. The Therapeutic Farm is a supportive and safe space where young people, with the help of those who work here, can be themselves, discover their possibilities, and understand their limits.

Valdas Stonys

Social worker assistant

I have experience working with people with disabilities. I am joining the Therapeutic Farm team because, as a newcomer to rural life myself, I see how much closer connections with nature and animals can give to each of us.

Kotryna Sipko

Psichologė

I graduated in psychology and have been working for some time in the fields of mental health and human rights. I see mental health challenges as a natural part of life. I believe that recovery is supported by a nurturing environment where we have the space to explore our experiences, discover our strengths, and grow. The Therapeutic Farm provides precisely this opportunity. I am grateful to accompany young people on this journey and to build warm, respectful, and trusting relationships together.

Vaiva Gradauskienė

Psychologist

I have been counseling children, teenagers and their parents for more than 10 years. In my work, I rely on a psychodynamic approach, which emphasizes the influence of early experiences on our worldview. However, I believe that each new experience and relationship allows the personality to change and grow.

Vaiva Braškutė

Educator, graphic designer

I am a teacher, graphic designer, and illustrator. I work with children and teenagers. I believe that diverse experiences help us grow and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others.