Raíssa Val Gonçalves
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor
I'm a licensed psychotherapist who uses evidence-based approaches to help you understand your emotions, build self-confidence, and develop effective strategies for life's challenges in a safe, judgment-free space.
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About me
Hi! I'm Raissa, a licensed psychotherapist since 2020, currently completing advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I specialize in supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety and phobias, perfectionism, chronic procrastination, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I also work with couples of all configurations (LGBTQIA+, ENM/polyamorous, multicultural, and more) to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, deepen intimacy, and navigate the complexities of shared life together. I believe effective therapy happens in a space where you can explore yourself with open-hearted curiosity, free from judgment or shame.
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Approach
I'm committed to staying current with evidence-based practices while adapting them to honour your unique background and lived experience. As someone trained in Latin American social psychology perspectives, I recognize that traditional Western therapeutic models don't work equally well for everyone. My practice is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a tool for liberation and empowerment rather than pathologize difference or enforce conformity. I'm dedicated to being a safe, inclusive space for minorities and marginalized communities.
Common therapy goals we can work on:
- Developing deeper self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Exploring yourself with curiosity rather than self-criticism
- Identifying and changing unhealthy patterns
- Identifying and strenghtening healthy patterns
- Building confidence to face challenging situations
- Defining what thriving means for you, on your own terms
Experience
- 2018 - 2019 : Clinical Psychologist at university's Teaching Hospital & Public Clinic
- 2020 - 2022: Online Clinical Psychotherapist at Vittude
- 2022 - ongoing: Online Clinical Psychotherapist at It's Complicated
- 2024 - ongoing: Online Couple's Psychotherapist at It's Complicated
Education
2015 - 2019 - Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Behavioural Psychology
2022 - 2025 - Postgraduate Course in Contextual Cognitive Behavioural Therapies applied to Individuals and Relationships
2024 - 2026 - ACT & DBT Treatment Protocols for Clinical Psychologists
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Couples Session
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