Laura Cesar
Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
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About me
Hey! Come and make yourself at home, it's a pleasure to have you here!
My name is Laura and I'm a licensed psychologist. I'm also a writer, researcher and was a professor with lectures of psychopatholgy, mental health diagnosis and CBT for various conditions.
In my work I believe in gentleness and active empathetic listening and in creating a safe place where you can be seen as everything you are as person. I am passionate about mental health research, and as a researcher myself, hope to bring research and evidence-based treatments to you as your provider. My personal research encompassed mental digital health, new technology-mediated interventions, brief interventions and implementation science.
I have experience working in Portuguese and English with people from all over the world. I've had experience with humanitarian volunteer work.
I also work mainly with specialized psychotherapy for neurodivergent adults (with a special focus on the Gifted, the Highly Sensitive, the Talented, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and Learning Disorders) and Trauma, both "general" trauma, as well as PTSD and Complex PTSD.
I also work quite frequently as a second opinion psychologist/neuropsychologist and with assessment, intervention and treatment of the intersection between trauma and neurodivergence. This combination can be misidentified as other disorders, like Bipolar or Personality Disorders or not identified at all, but causes distress and harms daily life, wellbeing, relationships and all areas of one's life, thus needing a specialized, trauma-informed, contextual, validating approach for actual improvement and healing to take place.
I bring all this expertise and experience to you in my practice! My commitment is to help you find the answers you are looking for and take back control of your life, restoring and further developing your well-being. To do this, I use an evidence-based approach and the most up-to-date studies and research in the field. I strive to offer a highly personalized service, marked by excellence, innovation and humanized and integrated treatment, focused on you and your needs!
Feel free to send me a message if my approach resonates with you!
*I also provided text-based therapy.
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Approach
I use an integrative approach, incorporating techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My services are also based on neuroaffirmative care, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, trauma-informed care and cultural and contextual sensitivity. I am also a scholar of, and trained to provide single-session therapy.
Specialized Psychotherapy
For Highly Sensitive People, Gifted People, Talented, Creative and Intense People, ADHD, Autism Spectrum and Learning Disorders. With regular biweekly or monthly sessions, we establish an ongoing partnership to promote your emotional well-being and personal development, taking into account the unique characteristics of these conditions and especially the challenges that arise with them.
Specialized Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based, trauma-informed, contextually and culturally sensitive therapy based on techniques and protocols from Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Informed CBT. We will work on stabilizing your mood, anxiety and stress, identifying patterns and triggers and understanding them, learning and practicing emotional regulation, grounding, mindfulness and relaxation, as well as when you're ready, processing the trauma memory so you can regain your wellbeing and process your trauma.
Single-Session Therapy
A focused and intensive approach to meet your immediate needs. It is ideal for dealing with specific issues or obtaining one-off support. This service allows for targeted treatment, providing relief and valuable learning in a single session.
