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Expat Counseling & Psychotherapy

I am a licensed psychologist in Brazil by the CRP-RJ (05/44532), and a couple and a family therapist graduated from VID Specialized University (Oslo, Norway). 


I provide short-term therapy and long-term therapy for youth, adults, couples, and families. I also facilitate group therapy and thematic workshops.


The sessions can be Online, hybrid and in-person.

In Portuguese, English and Spanish.


Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information, or would like to book an appointment. 


Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Couple Therapy

Courses

Family Therapy 

Workshops

In English, Portuguese and Spanish 

Sessions booked in advance 

Online, hybrid and In-person sessions 

Extra activities included during the therapeutic process 

My approach

There are several approaches to psychotherapy and

each one of them has its fundaments, theories, and methods. My practice is mainly based on systemic approaches and narrative therapy.


Each person is unique and therefore, I work by combining therapy in scheduled sessions with additional therapeutic activities. They are designed to suit your needs and goals, enhance the knowledge acquired during the sessions, and give you tools to continue your path when therapy ends.




The first step

In your first appointment, we get to know each other.


I will listen to your reasons for seeking therapy and your expectations about it.

It will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify any doubts you might have about  therapy and my approach.

Together we will evaluate if I am the right professional to help you in this moment of your life.


If we both agree to proceed, we will start  the foundation of our work together by establishing a schedule adapted to the therapy, your needs and possibilities.


Finding the pace

You can choose between sessions of:


  • 50 minutes,
  • 1 hour and 15 minutes or
  • 1 hour and 40 minutes.


For couples and families,

I would recommend the latter so that everyone has enough time to listen

and be heard.



However, more important than the duration of the sessions is their frequency.



Usually, we start by meeting once a week and gradually extend to once every two weeks up to once a month towards the end of therapy.



How long will it it take?

It will depend on several factors; your reason for seeking therapy and what you expect from it.


In short-term therapy, sessions last between three to six months, 



In long term therapy, from 5 months up to years.



In both cases, the length will also depend on the regularity of the sessions and the issues that brought you to therapy.


From the first step to

the last appointment,

we will share perspectives of what would be best for you in terms of frequency and

the duration of therapy. 

Psychotherapy is 

for everyone!

It is a place where

you have the support

from a professional to expand

the knowledge

you have about

yourself,

your relationships and the problems that might be impacting your life.

More about me

I am a licensed psychologist in Brazil by the CRP-RJ (05/44532) and a professional member of the Norwegian Association for Family Therapy.


I graduated in 2008 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Brazil and I hold a master's degree in Human Development from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).


During my master's studies, I deepened my understanding of the experience of migration from a psychosocial perspective. Supporting clients with relationship issues due to cultural differences emphasized my interest in the topic. In 2018, I was certified as a couple and family therapist by the VID Specialized University in Oslo. I specialized in therapy for intercultural couples and multicultural families. I have helped people in the different stages of the integration process and through life transition events.  


I have more than 10 years of experience working with people dealing with a wide range of issues and problems in their lives. Since 2016 I have exclusively dedicated myself to my practice where I see individuals, couples and families. 









Therapy is based on a respectful and collaborative relationship with the person in therapy.


And it is always guided by ethical and professional principles.

Confidentiality is a central requirement.


If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Offices

Office's reception at Barra da Tijuca

Office at Barra da Tijuca

Office at Barra da Tijuca

Office's reception at Botafogo

Office at Botafogo


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