I graduated in Psychology 20 years ago; I hold a Master's degree in Science with a focus on Psychology and a Specialization in Neuropsychology. I have 20 years of experience in treating adolescent and adult patients.
I was a professor in the psychology course at a university for 3 years and a psychologist at a public institution for 3 years, providing care to patients with mental disorders.
I call the first appointment the "Initial Interview." This first contact serves for me to listen to what the patient is looking for, what their demands, needs, and objectives are with psychotherapy. After this initial listening, I discuss my perception of what was reported, point out some observations, and discuss the possibility of treatment being carried out.