Lic. Psy.M. AGUSTINA SALINAS
LCP (M.N 68.861) / PGS (Col. 35981) / Psychologin FSP / Professional Coach
Spanish & English Counseling
Stress, Anxiety & Migration process
I am a Federal Registered Psychologist (FSP) in Switzerland originally from Argentina, now practicing in Zürich. My career has been defined by a global journey through Argentina, Spain, Germany and Switzerland—a path that has not only shaped my professional expertise but has given me a personal understanding of the complexities of the migration process.
I am specialized in Anxiety Management, Perfectionism and Expat Mental Health. I work mainly work with expats and corporate professionals, helping them navigate the complex intersection of high functioning anxiety, pressure to succeed abroad, and acculturative stress.
My goal is to work collaboratively with you to cultivate a more fulfilling life by increasing self-awareness, managing difficult emotions & thoughts, and connecting with your own life meaning.
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What I work with
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Losing Yourself in the Performance
You are always "on" and delivering results, but you have started to feel like a machine rather than a person.
In the endless hustle to perform, you have lost touch with who you actually are outside of your achievements.
"Perfect is Not Enough"
You constantly optimize every part of your life and excel at everything you do.
Yet, inside, you feel like you are always falling short of your own standards and secretly fear being exposed as a fraud.
The Trap of Control
You find it difficult to delegate, let things go or change your structure.
Failing, reducing quality or “becoming worse” isn't an option, so you keep pushing yourself, ignore your body's need for rest and try to fix everything yourself.
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From lost to grounded
“I hate it here, why is this so hard? I feel drained, I think I made a mistake.”
We work on learning emotional regulation tools that help you to better cope with anxiety and overwhelm.
Relationships and loneliness
“I feel lonely and disconnected. I don’t feel at home anywhere anymore.”
We work on rebuilding your sense of emotional safety: your external support system an internal 'Safe Base'.
The identity rebuilder
“I don’t know who I am here. I’m just a trailing spouse or the expat employee.”
We work from feeling lost, without compass or purpose to build the life that aligns with who you truly are.
My clients usually describe themselves as high-achievers who have followed a challenging path to success abroad, often battling intense internal pressure, “not good enough” feelings, chronic worry, and perfectionism. This work-related stress is combined with the complex realities of emigration—including cultural adaptation, language barriers, family strain, and the absence of a close supportive network.
My approach
I work from an integrative perspective, rooted in Behavioral Science and Compassion-based Therapies.
I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental, relaxed, and collaborative. Having lived and worked across diverse cultures, makes me believe there is no "one-size-fits-all" model; instead, I try to adapt my technical training and personal empathy to meet the unique needs of each person I support.
Background
My professional journey began in Argentina as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, focusing on anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and substance use disorders, where I specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Over the years, my practice evolved in Europe, first Spain, where I also trained and worked as a Licensed Health Psychologist, & then Germany, where I deepened my training in Contextual Behavioral Science and Coaching models. This allowed me to bridge the gap between traditional clinical support and a values-driven, proactive approach to sustainable life’s challenges.
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Online and on-site sessions in Zurich (Switzerland).