Marina Liz

My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral interventions with humanistic and liberatory psychology principles. While I value evidence-based tools and structured interventions, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative, respectful, and non-hierarchical space. I believe therapy should adapt to the person, not the other way around. I strive to create a safe, affirming environment where clients can show up as they are, without fear of judgment. My work is especially grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirmative practice, with attention to how gender, sexuality, culture, migration, and social contexts impact mental health. Together with my clients, I work to understand patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, while also honoring their personal narratives, identities, and strengths. Therapy, for me, is a shared process of curiosity, care, and empowerment. I aim to support clients in developing greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and autonomy, while validating their experiences and fostering meaningful change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.

2025 – Present | Clinical Psychologist at Psychological Support Service – ILGA Psychological support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, using an affirmative and identity-sensitive clinical approach. 2025 – Present | Clinical Psychologist at Re-Care – Tratamento, Suporte e Aconselhamento de Comportamentos Aditivos, Leiria, Portugal Individual and group psychological intervention focused on addictive behaviors and substance use, delivered in English and Portuguese. 2024 – 2025 | Psychologist at Re-Care – Tratamento, Suporte e Aconselhamento de Comportamentos Aditivos, Professional Internship for the Portuguese Order of Psychologists Clinical practice in the context of addiction and substance use disorders, including assessment, intervention, and clinical reporting. 2021 – 2022 | Psychologist at PIN – Partners in Neuroscience, Curricular Internship, Porto, Portugal Clinical work with children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on anxiety, mood, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including psychological assessment.

2024 Advanced Course in Psychological Intervention with LGBTI+ Populations – Instituto CRIAP 2023 Course on Psychosocial Support for Migrants – International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2020 – 2022 Master’s Degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Clinical and Health Psychology – University of Coimbra 2019 – 2020 Erasmus+ Mobility Program in Psychology – Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Athens, Greece) 2017 – 2020 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – University of Coimbra