Marcela Barreto
PSYCHOTHERAPY
FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND TEAMS.
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Hi!
I offer short- and long-term psychotherapy for teenagers, adults and seniors.
You can also benefit from counseling or join me in one of my workshops.
I have more than 10 years of studies
and experience in the field of psychology.
Our meetings can be in-person, online and hybrid. In Portuguese, English and Spanish.
For more information, clarify any doubts, or schedule an initial conversation, get in touch!
My expertise is to help people to connect with their authentic self,
co-create healthy relationships and rewrite the stories of their lives.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
FAMILY THERAPY
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COURSES
SERVICES
FOR INDIVIDUALS, FRIENDS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES.
SHORT-TERM PSYCHOTHERAPY
Ideal for those who like to see results in a limited time frame and are willing to dedicate themselves extra to the process of self-knowledge. The sessions are carefully planned in order to target specific goals you want to achieve.
It varies between 12 to 24 sessions (3 - 6 months).
I usually use solution focused therapy in order to provide attainable results within a short period.
LONG-TERM PSYCHOTHERAPY
Here you will be invited to talk as openly as possible in order to expand the knowledge you have about yourself, your relationships and the problems that might be impacting your life.
It has a minimum of 24 sessions (6 months).
Narrative therapy and systemic approaches are usually the psychotherapeutic methods that I use the most.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
Premarital counseling
Counseling for newlyweds
Psychological support after separation or divorce
Pre and post natal psychological support
Psychological support for mothers, fathers and caregivers
Empty nest syndrome
Duration: varies
FOR EXPATS ABROAD AND IN BRAZIL
If you are moving to a new country or you are an expat in Brazil, you can benefit from:
Psychological support when life is in transition.
Counseling in cultural and integration strategies
Support to find the right kindergarten and school for your children.
Duration: from 6 to 24 sessions, or more.
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In English, Portuguese and Spanish
Online, hybrid and In-person sessions
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Sessions booked in advance
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Extra activities included during the therapeutic process
I have helped people to navigate challenging life events
and find new perspectives to cope with everyday problems.
MORE ABOUT ME
I am a licensed psychologist in Brazil by the CRP-RJ (05/44532).
I graduated in 2008 from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), 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 about the experience of migration from a psychological 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 VID Specialized University in Oslo (Norway).
I specialized in therapy for intercultural couples and multicultural families.
I am a professional member of the Norwegian Association for Family Therapy.
Since 2016 I have exclusively dedicated myself to my practice where I see individuals, couples and families.
MY APPROACH TO PSYCHOTHERAPY
There are several approaches to psychotherapy and each one of them has its fundaments, theories, and methods.
My work is grounded on scientific based psychotherapeutic approaches.
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 the tools to continue your path when therapy ends.
Psychotherapy
is for everyone.
