Portuguese Therapists in Elmira, ON

We are social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship. Throughout the pandemic, we witnessed a significant increase in mental health concerns such as social isolation, anxiety, depression, suicidality, addictions, trauma and grief. As a result, we decided that a collaborative approach to healing was more conducive to recovery. Our partnership was formed on this principle - connections heal!

Sometimes life's challenges can wear us down and make us feel anxious, hopeless, and sad, and we need someone to talk to when we need help moving forward. If you find yourself overwhelmed with stress, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, I am here to work together with you and help you to develop new, helpful ways to cope with the challenges in your life. As a therapist, I listen without judgment, understand you, and be there for you. Together, we will work toward discovering your best self.

Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.

‘Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.’ W. Dyer. Sometimes that’s easier said than done though, right? It may not be possible to avoid stress for the rest of our lives, but it is absolutely possible to have the strategies to work through it and the support to facilitate it. My work is centered on helping people figure out ‘life’ - managing relationships with others and self, dealing with big emotions, working through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, all while honoring and caring for a person’s whole self.

Estou aqui para ajudá-lo em sua processo de cura e crescimento pessoal, para que você possa explorar comigo aquilo mantém você em uma realidade que não o satisfaz, fazendo consciente o que agora é inconsciente, e transformando as crenças que não permitem você estar onde você quer estar. Sou apaixonada pela união da psicoterapia e da espiritualidade, proporcionando um espaço terapêutico onde podemos cultivar a compaixão e aceitação incondicional de si mesmo, dando-lhe as ferramentas para que possa continuar este trabalho entre as sessões.

Como um português criado em Canadá, posso compreender as complexidades de ser criado com identidades que se cruzam e as várias questões que isso provoca. A cultura portuguesa e a cultura canadiana são muito diferentes, e navegar simultaneamente em ambas pode ser sufocante. Em situações que envolvem relações, sexo, sexualidade e corpo, os contrastes podem ser bastante extremos. Através da educação e da oportunidade de ter as minhas próprias experiências vividas, aprendi a gerir estas complexas intersecções de mim própria.

Por vezes, as nossas experiências de vida têm um impacto significativo na nossa capacidade de abraçar o presente. Consequentemente, vivemos numa tentativa constante de nos defendermos e protegermos das feridas do passado. No entanto, queremos mais. Mais aceitação, mais motivação, mais restauração. Talvez tenhas pensado: "Isto não está a funcionar. As coisas precisam de mudar e eu tenho de descobrir como fazê-lo". Estás num momento da tua vida em que imaginar como será o futuro já não é suficiente. Agora queres ver mudanças concretas.

Qual sua opinião sobre melhorar sua saúde? Usar um pouco do tempo da sua rotina para se cuidar? Aconselhamento de saúde mental têm vários benefícios com um profissional qualificado. A abordagem a qual faço uso é Humanismo Fenomenológico Existencial. Eu considero que as pessoas vivenciam experiências individuais e todos tem a possibilidade de ter uma melhora na sua qualidade de vida. Eu também faço uso da técnica de Breve Focal que prioriza o planejamento, a estratégia e intervenções. Estou disponível para responder todas as suas dúvidas e iniciar esse processo com você.

Neste momento, você talvez esteja a sofrer com desafios da vida ( problemas de relacionamento, problemas de trabalho, perda, etc) ou, talvez, ansiedade, pensamentos indesejados ou apatia estão a colocar-se no caminho de você ter a vida que deseja. Estes são alguns dos problemas comuns que as pessoas trazem para o meu consultório. Tenho experiência de trabalho com indivíduos, casais e grupos, e treinamento profissional extensivo para garantir que você alcance o resultado desejado. Isso pode incluir fazer mudanças em problemas antigos e / ou recentes, melhorar os seus relacionamentos familiares, românticos, etc, aumentar a vitalidade.

Olá! Se você está lendo o meu perfil e está buscando algum tipo de apoio para lidar com alguma situação ou dificuldade, independentemente da razão, eu gostaria te oferecer o meu apoio e a minha consideração. Choques culturais, dificuldades relacionais, traumas passados podem manifestar-se como ansiedade, depressão e dificuldades em desenvolver-se profissionalmente, adaptar-se à nova vida no Canadá ou simplesmente realizar aquilo que você se propõe.

Obs.: So ofereco sessoes em portugues para brasileiros. Nao atendo pessoas que falam portugues de outros paises. - A adaptação a uma outra cultura pode nos desestabilizar e trazer sentimentos que são difíceis de navegar. A vida em outro pais pode ser estressante, confusa e extremamente frustrante. Minha missão é criar espaço para pessoas que estão se sentindo sobrecarregadas pela vida e ajudá-las a encontrar um caminho para o bem-estar. Eu já sofri de depressão e ansiedade e uso minhas experiências pessoais para me conectar com os outros com empatia e profundo respeito pela forca interior existente em cada um de nos.

Life has its hurdles, and facing them can be overwhelming. You don't need to go through it alone—I'm here to support you in achieving your goals and living by your values. Specializing in assisting adults, children, and adolescents with anxiety and ADHD, also helping parents deal with children's challenging behaviours. Practicing since 2014 in Brazil, I moved to Canada in 2019, officially starting my practice in 2022 as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario. Drawing from my own immigration experience and research, I offer support in navigating the hardships of this journey.

Like many people, you may feel lost and suffer from struggles relating to your sense of identity; you may struggle to maintain a romantic relationship or friendships or manage work relationships. You may be trying to break cycles of addiction, acting out impulsively and feeling at the mercy of overwhelming and unpredictable emotions. I am experienced in helping people shift their existing patterns, to help them to better understand themselves and their feelings and make them more manageable. I understand that you are an individual who requires a treatment that is made to fit you and your unique experiences and characteristics.

Too often, people endure their obstacles alone, convinced that they must shoulder their burdens in silence. Whether it's a child struggling with emotional regulation, a teenager navigating the complexities of anxiety amid life's changes, or an adult wrestling with depression, everyone can benefit from specialized support at various points in their lives.

I offer psychotherapy and counselling for career development (including holistic assessment and exploration of career paths), parenting counselling, and support during life transitions such as immigration.

If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and feeling overwhelmed I may be able to help you. I have been assisting individuals overcome mental health challenges for over 24 years and have experience working with adults My focus is on supporting you in finding the strength you have and to help you understand, and to gain a deeper understanding of what is going on. We will work together to identify your strengths and values that can shift you towards living a life with ease and a life that is more fulfilling. In me you will find a therapist who is compassionate, and empathetic to what you share with me.

Dealing with changes or transitions in our lives can be a painful process. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions and uncertainties about your future. You may feel like the world you used to know changed completely and it has been difficult to reconnect to who you are. You may feel like you need to reconnect and reframe your experiences and need a safe space to take care of your emotional health. I know that can be challenging to face your vulnerability while everything is changing in a way you cannot control. Allow me to support you in this transformative process.

I offer online psychotherapy and clinical supervision services, with a flexible schedule. Working as both a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I support those impacted by trauma, including anxiety, depression, and interpersonal issues. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of your experiences in a non-judgmental and compassionate space. We'll explore the effects of trauma, build resilience, and help you reclaim your life.

It can be hard, at times, to balance all life demands. You might experience being disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you find that your needs are at the bottom of your priority list. In times of uncertainty, more and more, it is not uncommon to face feelings of prolonged stress, anxiety and overwhelm. We mind find ourselves without options to cope, or that the strategies we usually resort to are not getting us far. We might feel getting close to burnout, being stuck on intricate conflicts, or even having to deal with the physical manifestations of distress, such as chronic illnesses and chronic pain.