About
My approach to therapy emphasizes self knowledge, empowerment and insight helping move towards a more integral, meaningful and gratifying life. It is with passion and kindness that I witness the healing transformation a person goes through in the therapeutic relationship. Originally from Brazil, I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese working with clients who speak these languages. Three theories permeate my work: the Integral theory of Ken Wilber, Psychodynamic theory, and Hakomi. I integrate into the analysis the physical, mental, emotional, and social parts of the self (Integral) in a mindfulness-based, body inclusive, and experiential perspective (Hakomi). I also use different therapeutic frameworks according to the person's needs ranging from Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Family Systems, and Narrative. A special area of interest includes working with trauma using EMDR and inner child healing not as pure techniques but more as integrated adjuncts to the therapy. An important part of my work is couples' counseling - the synergetic power of love and human connection that transforms miscommunication into care and mutual respect amazes me. I work with couples from different multicultural backgrounds and different sexual orientations. I also include dreams as a compass to the therapeutic process.
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| Qualifications: | John F.Kennedy University |
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| Academic Suffixes: | MA, PsyD, LMFT |
| Expertise: | Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Learning Disabilities, Family Conflict, Elderly Persons Disorders, Grief, Other, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Medical Detox, Medication Management, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Testing and Evaluation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Weight Loss |
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