Conference
Latin American Writers in Europe: A Literary Presentation
A literary gathering in Kraków celebrating the voices of Latin American writers living and creating in Europe.
Therapy and books for people who want real change: calmer relationships, clearer decisions, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Based in Warsaw, working in Spanish, English and Polish.
Support for expats, immigrants and multicultural couples who need therapy that understands language, identity and transition.
A thoughtful therapeutic process that helps you understand repeating patterns and take grounded steps in daily life.
Readable, psychology-informed books for people who want to reflect between sessions and keep moving forward on their own.
I work with adults and couples who may appear composed on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Therapy offers a calm, confidential space to slow down, gently explore what lies beneath the surface, and move forward with greater clarity, self-awareness, and trust.
Born in Mexico and based in Warsaw since 2001, I bring a deeply multicultural perspective to my work. I offer therapy in Spanish, English, and Polish, both in person and online, creating a space where clients from different backgrounds feel understood and at ease.
My approach is shaped by over 19 years of professional experience, continuous training, and my own life journey. I hold a degree in Psychology from the Universidad de las Américas in Puebla, Mexico (2000), and my qualifications were officially recognized by the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw (2003).
I have continued to deepen my expertise through postgraduate training and specialized education, including:
My clinical experience began in Mexico, including work at Guadalupe Psychiatric Hospital in Puebla (1997), and has since expanded into long-term therapeutic practice in Poland. Since 2007, I have worked with adults and multicultural couples in private practice and clinical settings in Warsaw, supporting them through emotional challenges, relationship dynamics, and life transitions.
Relocating to Poland more than two decades ago profoundly shaped both my personal and professional perspective. Adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and rebuilding my life from the ground up allowed me to deeply understand the emotional complexities of migration, identity, belonging, and living between cultures.
Over the years, I have built a family, raised two children in a multicultural environment, and developed a therapeutic approach that is both grounded and deeply human.
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem challenges, and significant life changes. I also work with couples to strengthen communication, navigate cultural differences, and reconnect with greater understanding and care.
In addition, I maintain an ongoing collaboration with psychologist Jose Luis Castillo in Mexico, my mentor and clinical supervisor, whose guidance continues to enrich and deepen my therapeutic work.
These books are written for readers who want more than inspiration. They offer reflection, emotional insight and practical guidance you can return to when relationships feel difficult or life feels unclear.
A relationship-focused book for readers who want to understand emotional patterns, attachment, conflict and reconnection. It works well for people navigating distance in a partnership or trying to build healthier bonds from the inside out.
A practical psychology book about why good intentions often collapse under fear, doubt or old patterns. It is designed for readers who want to set meaningful goals and actually sustain them.
Psychotherapy is a confidential space for deeper self-understanding. Together, we explore the emotional patterns, experiences, and inner conflicts that shape the way you feel, relate, and move through life. The process helps transform confusion into clarity, pain into awareness, and repetition into meaningful change.
Book a consultationFor adults dealing with anxiety, sadness, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, grief, identity questions or the feeling that life has become too heavy to hold alone.
Book individual therapyFor couples facing recurring conflict, emotional distance, betrayal, communication problems or the pressure of building a relationship across cultures and expectations.
Book couples therapyFor expats, immigrants and mixed-nationality couples who need support that makes room for belonging, displacement, language and the emotional complexity of living between cultures.
Ask about availabilityReal success in a relationship begins with a healthy relationship with yourself.
- Melissa Hernandez-Jaczewska | Reconnecting Hearts"Świetna profesjonalistka, bez Pani pomocy niemożliwe było by dojście do siebie i normalnego życia po poważnym wypadku. Po 6 miesiącach od wypadku i 6 miesiącach terapii jestem w lepszym stanie psychicznym niż przed wypadkiem. Dziękuję serdecznie za pomoc i polecam serdecznie Panią Melissa jako świetną specjalistkę."
"Melissa is very kind and easy to talk to. She helped me through a very difficult breakup and continues to provide a source of objective advice as I move on into the next stage of my life. With her help I feel that I have been able to come to terms with my loss and grow and develop as a person on a number of levels."
"I had an amazing experience meeting and working with Melissa Hernandez-Jaczewska. She is a true professional that genuinely cares about her clients. She is very professional, knowledgeable, positive, and a wise soul. Thank you, Melissa!"
"Melissa is an exceptionally professional and knowledgeable psychologist who played a pivotal role in my marital and personal counseling. Her proficiency in multiple languages — Spanish, English, and Polish — was incredibly beneficial in providing couples counseling. I highly recommend her."
"I was very glad I turned to Melissa. She was very attentive and always made me feel comfortable during our meetings. She helped me gain insight into the issues that troubled me and came up with illustrative examples that were, to me, very revealing. I absolutely recommend."
"Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z terapii. Nie było problemu z językiem angielskim i tłem międzykulturowym. Polecam."
"Melissa is very kind and easy to talk to. It was my first experience with any kind of therapy, and I was a bit nervous at first, but now feel totally at ease with talking about my issues with her. With her help I feel that I have been able to come to terms with my loss and grow and develop as a person on a number of levels."
"Le estoy muy agradecida a Melissa por todo el trabajo que ha hecho conmigo. Su calidad humana, capacidad de escucha y empatía hacen que puedas confiar en ella desde el primer momento. ¡La recomiendo totalmente!"
"Recomiendo a Melissa 100%. Llegué con varios problemas y después de 10 sesiones con ella y trabajo personal soy una persona totalmente nueva y feliz. Mil gracias Melissa."
"Melissa to osoba bardzo miła i pełna spokoju. Trafnie oceniła moją sytuację. Jest kompetentnym i zaangażowanym terapeutą. Jej uwagi są celne a kolejne konsultacje dają poczucie dobrze zainwestowanego czasu. Polecam. Muchas Gracias :)"
"Z całego serca mogę polecić Melissę. Dla mnie i mojego partnera ma wszystko, czego szukaliśmy w terapeucie, jak nikt inny potrafiła zawsze zrozumieć obie strony naszej relacji, a jej wskazówki mobilizowały nas do pracy i wprowadzania wspaniałych zmian w życiu."
A transformative workshop to set your intentions, visualize your goals and step into the year with clarity and confidence.
This workshop has been conceived as an intimate and carefully curated experience, inviting you to pause, acknowledge your achievements, and honor your journey with gratitude. In an atmosphere of reconnection and self-care, enhanced by the sensory dimension of essential oils, you will experience a subtle and enriching space to return to yourself, celebrate your inner growth, and move forward with greater clarity, beauty, and authenticity.
Pause, reflect, and honor how far you have come.
Pause, reflect, and honor how far you have come. This workshop offers a nurturing space to recognize your achievements, express gratitude for your journey, and reconnect with yourself through intentional self-care. Accompanied by the sensory support of essential oils, you will be invited to celebrate your path and let your inner light shine with renewed clarity and warmth.
Discover how to transform the way you speak to yourself.
Discover how to transform the way you speak to yourself and turn your inner dialogue into a source of calm, confidence, and inner strength. Through an experience that blends psychology and aromatherapy, this workshop offers practical tools for cultivating greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and a more compassionate, empowering relationship with yourself.
Transform inner chaos into clarity, focus, and emotional stability.
A supportive space to transform inner chaos into clarity, focus, and emotional stability. If your emotions sometimes feel overwhelming, this workshop will help you reconnect with yourself, regain a sense of balance, and channel that intensity into personal strength. Guided by psychology and aromatherapy, it offers practical tools for grounding, self-awareness, and inner empowerment.
A practical workshop for internationals ready to build a fulfilling life in Poland.
A practical workshop for internationals ready to move beyond adaptation and build a fulfilling life. Participants explore cultural understanding, emotional resilience, communication strategies, and tools for navigating work, relationships, and everyday systems with greater confidence. Through reflection, discussion, and actionable guidance, the workshop addresses identity, belonging, and the challenges of starting over — while inspiring attendees to reconnect with their inner strength, create meaningful connections, and open themselves to a more confident, joyful, and deeply fulfilling life in Poland.
Explore why the mind defaults to negative thinking — and how to change it.
This workshop explores why people fall into negative thought patterns and how these patterns can affect emotions, relationships, decisions, and self-esteem. Participants will learn how past experiences, fear, stress, and unconscious beliefs can shape the way they think and react. Through reflection and practical tools, the workshop helps identify harmful mental habits and offers healthier ways to respond. It is designed to increase self-awareness, reduce self-sabotage, and support more balanced, compassionate, and constructive thinking in everyday life.
Discover the hidden patterns shaping your present reality.
This workshop explores the hidden unconscious patterns that influence our choices, relationships, emotions, and reactions in everyday life. Participants will learn how past experiences, beliefs, and automatic behaviors can quietly shape their present reality. Through guided reflection and practical tools, the workshop supports greater self-awareness and helps people identify what keeps them stuck. It also offers a path toward intentional, meaningful change that feels authentic, lasting, and empowering.
Strengthen your approach to teaching Polish in a clear, effective, and engaging way.
This workshop is designed for teachers who want to strengthen their approach to teaching Polish in a clear, effective, and engaging way. It explores practical methodology, lesson structure, communication techniques, and strategies for supporting different learning styles and language levels. Participants will gain useful tools to make classes more dynamic, organized, and learner-centered. The workshop also encourages reflection on teaching practice to help educators build confidence and achieve better educational outcomes.
Conference
A literary gathering in Kraków celebrating the voices of Latin American writers living and creating in Europe.
Roundtable
A space for dialogue, awareness, and collaboration around meaningful care for women's wellbeing and dignity.
Podcast
A thoughtful conversation exploring the meaning and value of community, connection, and belonging in our wellbeing.
WatchMelissa shares her journey from Mexico to Poland and speaks about relationships, multicultural couples, and building connection across cultures.
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TV Show
Melissa speaks about the premiere of Monika Sławecka's book Niewinna Inka and her own book How to Effectively Resolve a Crisis in a Relationship.
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