It's Complicated

Carlos Wagner Gomes da Silva

Psychological Counsellor

Available for new clients

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At a glance
Salvador, BrazilAvailable online only
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

[en] I am a Brazilian clinical psychologist trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Psychopathology, working online for almost seven years. During this time, I have supported adults in different countries and cities, many of whom seek therapy specifically in Portuguese to express emotional nuances and complex experiences without the need for translation. My background includes postgraduate training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and ongoing training in Psychopathology. I also completed a long clinical training program focused on obesity and eating behavior change, which allows me to integrate psychological, behavioral, and lifestyle perspectives in my clinical work. Although I do not live abroad, I live far from my hometown, family, and long-term social circle, which gives me a nuanced understanding of the emotional and practical impact of geographical distance. This does not replace the experience of living abroad, but it helps me understand the layers of disconnection, adaptation, and identity that many expatriates describe. Over the years, I have worked with people navigating challenges related to cultural differences, relationships, career decisions, weight management, anxiety, social anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and decision-making. I also have experience working with LGBTQ+ adults who deal with identity-related concerns, minority stress, and the specific nuances that shape LGBTQ+ experiences, especially when living away from familiar environments. My therapeutic style is structured, clear, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I aim to create a space where clients can understand what is happening in their emotional life, why certain patterns persist, and how to build realistic strategies for meaningful change. Sessions focus on clarity, coherence, and practical decision-making. If you feel that this approach aligns with what you are looking for, feel free to reach out. [pt] Sou psicólogo clínico brasileiro, com formação em Terapias Cognitivo-Comportamentais e em Psicopatologia, e trabalho online há quase sete anos. Ao longo desse período, atendi adultos em diferentes países e cidades, muitos dos quais buscam terapia especificamente em português para expressar nuances emocionais e experiências complexas sem a necessidade de traduzir sentimentos. Minha formação inclui uma pós-graduação em Terapias Cognitivas e uma segunda pós graduação em andamento em Psicopatologia. Também concluí um longo treinamento clínico voltado para obesidade e mudança de comportamento alimentar, o que me permite integrar fatores psicológicos, comportamentais e de estilo de vida no trabalho terapêutico. Embora eu não viva fora do Brasil, moro muito distante da minha cidade natal, da minha família e das pessoas com quem cresci, o que me oferece uma compreensão mais nuançada sobre o impacto emocional e prático da distância geográfica. Isso não substitui a experiência de morar no exterior, mas ajuda a entender as camadas de desconexão, adaptação e identidade que muitos expatriados descrevem. Ao longo dos anos, trabalhei com pessoas lidando com desafios relacionados a diferenças culturais, relacionamentos, decisões de carreira, manejo de peso, ansiedade, ansiedade social, TDAH, transições de vida e processos de tomada de decisão. Também tenho experiência no atendimento a adultos LGBTQ+, incluindo questões ligadas à identidade, estresse de minoria e nuances específicas que moldam a experiência LGBTQ+. Meu estilo terapêutico é estruturado, claro e baseado em práticas com respaldo científico. Busco criar um espaço em que o paciente possa compreender o que está acontecendo na própria vida emocional, por que certos padrões persistem e como construir estratégias realistas para uma mudança significativa. As sessões são focadas em clareza, coerência e decisões práticas. Se você sente que essa abordagem combina com o que está buscando, sinta-se à vontade para entrar em contato.

I speak:

Portuguese

Location:

Salvador, Brazil

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
[en] My clinical practice covers a range of themes: anxiety and social anxiety, academic and professional stress, relationship difficulties, weight management and eating behavior, ADHD, life transitions, identity-related concerns, and decision-making processes. These topics frequently overlap in daily life, and therapy focuses on understanding how each of them influences emotional patterns and practical choices. Although these are common themes in my practice, therapy is not limited to them. You are welcome to bring any concerns or experiences you wish to explore. A significant portion of my work involves helping adults understand anxiety-related experiences—whether through overthinking, avoidance, perfectionism, or internal pressure. These patterns often affect relationships, work, and the ability to make decisions with confidence. I also frequently work with academic and professional challenges. Many clients are engaged in master’s or doctoral programs, facing demanding work environments, navigating leadership roles, or dealing with career transitions. Sessions help with prioritization, organization, emotional regulation, and handling workplace dynamics. A structured therapeutic approach often brings clarity to situations where responsibilities or expectations feel overwhelming. Another important area of my practice involves eating behavior and weight management. My additional training in obesity and behavior change allows me to integrate psychological, behavioral, and lifestyle perspectives. Clients often seek help when emotional factors strongly influence their eating habits, or when intentions and actions feel out of sync. Relationship difficulties—whether romantic, family-related, or recurring across multiple relationships—are also common themes. Therapy helps identify communication patterns, relational expectations, emotional needs, and the roles people take on within their relationships. For adults who suspect ADHD, I provide clinical assessment through detailed interviews. These clinical themes often intersect with the experience of living abroad. Questions about staying or returning, adapting to a new culture, navigating identity, or creating meaningful social connections can significantly influence emotional functioning. Therapy offers a space to explore these factors with clarity and coherence. My approach is active, structured, and evidence-based. The goal is to help clients move toward stability, coherence, and a life that aligns with their values. [pt] Minha prática clínica abrange uma variedade de temas: ansiedade e ansiedade social, estresse acadêmico e profissional, dificuldades de relacionamento, manejo de peso e comportamento alimentar, TDAH, transições de vida, questões identitárias e processos de tomada de decisão. Esses temas costumam se sobrepor no cotidiano, e a terapia busca compreender como cada um influencia os padrões emocionais e as escolhas práticas. Embora essas áreas sejam comuns na minha prática, a terapia é flexível e você pode trazer qualquer tema com o qual precise de apoio. Uma parte importante do meu trabalho envolve ajudar adultos a entender experiências ligadas à ansiedade — seja através de pensamentos excessivos, evitação, perfeccionismo ou pressão interna. Esses padrões podem impactar relacionamentos, trabalho e a segurança na hora de tomar decisões. Também trabalho frequentemente com desafios acadêmicos e profissionais. Muitos pacientes estão em mestrados ou doutorados, enfrentam ambientes de trabalho exigentes, lidam com funções de liderança ou passam por transições de carreira. As sessões ajudam com priorização, organização, regulação emocional e manejo da dinâmica de trabalho. Uma abordagem estruturada costuma trazer clareza quando responsabilidades e expectativas se tornam excessivas. Outra área relevante envolve o comportamento alimentar e o manejo de peso. Minha formação complementar em obesidade e mudança comportamental permite integrar aspectos psicológicos, comportamentais e de estilo de vida no processo terapêutico. Dificuldades em relacionamentos afetivos, familiares ou padrões que se repetem em diferentes vínculos também são temas frequentes. A terapia ajuda a identificar padrões de comunicação, expectativas, necessidades emocionais e os papéis que cada pessoa assume dentro das relações. Para adultos que suspeitam de TDAH, realizo avaliação clínica por meio de entrevistas detalhadas. Esses temas clínicos muitas vezes dialogam com a experiência de viver no exterior. Questões sobre permanecer ou voltar, adaptação cultural, identidade e construção de vínculos significativos podem influenciar intensamente o funcionamento emocional. A terapia oferece um espaço para explorar esses fatores com clareza e coerência. Minha abordagem é ativa, estruturada e baseada em evidências. O objetivo é ajudar cada pessoa a construir mais estabilidade, coerência e alinhamento com aquilo que considera importante.

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€45 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Salvador, BrazilAvailable online only
Usually responds within 4 hours

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