Marina Liz
Clinical Psychologist
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About me
[EN]
Hello :) My name is Marina, I’m a queer clinical psychologist and an immigrant. I work with people navigating substance use, emotional distress, and questions of identity and belonging, with particular care for LGBTQIA+ and immigrant/expats clients. I aim to create a safe, collaborative space grounded in CBT and humanistic values.
[PT]
Olá :) Meu nome é Marina, sou psicóloga clínica, queer e imigrante. Trabalho com pessoas que vivenciam questões relacionadas ao uso de substâncias, sofrimento emocional e temas de identidade e pertencimento, com um cuidado especial voltado à comunidade LGBTQIA+ e a pessoas migrantes/expatriadas. Busco oferecer um espaço terapêutico seguro, colaborativo e fundamentado na Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental e em valores humanistas.
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Approach
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.
