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Raíssa Val Gonçalves
CBT Therapist, Clinical Psychologist
Available
Hi! I'm a CBT practitioner and my goal is to use evidence-based techniques to help you recognize and process your emotions, develop self-confidence, and improve your skills to handle life's challenges.
- €45 / session
- first session - €25 / session
- couple/
relationship session/ - €75 / session
Based inVila Sofia
Last active
330+ sessions on It's Complicated2 years at It's Complicated
Available online
Available for sessions from 4:00pm to 9:00pm (CEST)
Availability
About me
Hi! I'm Raissa, I'm 28, and I'm a licensed psychotherapist since 2020, currently working through my post-graduate degree in CBT, DBT and ACT*
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I have experience and focused studies in treatment for ADHD, anxieties and phobias, depression, perfectionism, chronic procrastination, relationship conflicts, self-esteem, self acceptance and LGBTQIA+ support.
I also have experience working with couples to develop healthy communication and conflict-resolution skills, improve romance and sex-life, learn house chores division strategies for co-living. All relationship configurations are welcome! (LGBTQIA+, ENM/poly, multicultural, etc).
I believe good therapy does not aim to model behaviour based on the status quo or to imitate some pre-existing ideal of "normal", but rather uses the process for self-discovery and acceptance, and explorer what works for you personally, what thriving looks like to you.
My approach
I am constantly reading, learning and updating my repertoire as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to investigate and understand clients' thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My work focuses on developing your abilities to observe yourself and recognize opportunities to break unhealthy patterns in your life, identify and disarm anxious or self-sabotaging thoughts, and help you improve your management in challenging situations. The idea is that therapy should serve as training wheels establishing balance and stability that will last long after the extra support is removed, or, in our case, long after our process ends*.
*We are all works in progress. While you can be discharged from therapy once you succeed in achieving the goals we set, your therapeutic process is ongoing, even by yourself, we can set new goals and continue the process for as long as you feel it necessary, and after we conclude your process you're always welcome to return later on if you feel you could benefit from a session.
Where I practice
Qualifications and experience
Education
2015 - 2019 - Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Behavioural Psychology
2022 - 2024 - Postgraduate Course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Experience
2020 - today - Online therapist
Languages
English
Portuguese
Insurances
Reimbursement
Private Pay
- €45 / session
- first session - €25 / session
- couple/
relationship session/ - €75 / session
Based inVila Sofia
Last active
330+ sessions on It's Complicated2 years at It's Complicated
Available online
Available for sessions from 4:00pm to 9:00pm (CEST)
Usually responds within one day
Availability
© 2024 It's ComplicatedUsually responds within one day