Raíssa Val Gonçalves
(she/her)
CBT Therapist, Clinical Psychologist
Available for new clients
Hi! I'm a CBT practitioner and my goal is to use evidence-based techniques to help you recognize and process your emotions, develop self-confidence, and improve your skills to handle life's challenges.
I specialize in:
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 3 years and 580+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from Raíssa17:00 - 21:00 CEST; Monday through Friday
Usually responds within 12 hours
About me
Hi! I'm Raissa, I'm 28, and I'm a licensed psychotherapist since 2020, currently working through my post-graduate degree in CBT, DBT and ACT*
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I have experience and focused studies in treatment for ADHD, anxieties and phobias, depression, perfectionism, chronic procrastination, relationship conflicts, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ support.
I also have experience working with couples to develop healthy communication and conflict-resolution skills, improve romance and sex-life, and strategies for co-living. All relationship configurations are welcome! (LGBTQIA+, ENM/poly, multicultural, etc).
I believe good therapy is the result of a safe space to learn and understand yourself with open-hearted curiosity and no judgement or shame, the path to healthy growth is to first plant the seed in healthy soil full of self-love and acceptance.
I speak:
EnglishPortuguese
Location:
Rua Sócrates 341, 04671-071 Vila Sofia, Brazil
Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Recommended for those who want to learn skills to manage intense emotions and improve their relationships, especially if they feel easily overwhelmed.
As a CBT practitioner, it is my priority to stay updated and study the most effective evidence-based practices to better investigate and understand clients' thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how to change and grow out of unhealthy patterns that no longer serve them.
My work focuses on developing heightened self-awareness, understanding yourself without self-judgement but rather curiosity, so we can identify and disarm distorted, anxious or self-sabotaging thoughts, manage your emotions even when they are intense or overwhelming, and as a result, feel confident and ready when faced with challenging situations.
As a result of my extensive education in some of the top institutions in Brazil I am also heavily influenced by social psychology and the strong body of research in Latin America that adapts and expands the original, USA-centric practices of CBT to better suit other cultures and ethnicities.
Experience
7 years in practice580+ sessions on It's ComplicatedOver 3 years at It's Complicated
2018 - 2019 : Clinical Psychology at university's Teaching Hospital & Social Clinic
2020 - today : Online Clinical Psychologist
Education
2015 - 2019 - Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Behavioural Psychology
2022 - 2024 - Postgraduate Course in Contextual Cognitive Behavioural Therapies applied to Individuals and Relationships
Cost
Individual Session
€50 (50 minutes)
first session
€25
couple/relationship session
€85
Insurances
ReimbursementPrivate Pay
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 3 years and 580+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from Raíssa17:00 - 21:00 CEST; Monday through Friday
Usually responds within 12 hours
Next available: May 1