How We Work Together
Our sessions are a collaborative partnership where we combine the proven effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with human warmth, empathy, and practical life skills. Together, we'll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and we'll develop concrete strategies to help you navigate life's challenges more effectively.
Online Therapy for Anxiety and Stress
Life in a new country, career pressure, or even navigating daily bureaucracy in a second language can fuel persistent anxiety. I specialize in helping expats and professionals manage generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks.
Key Focus: We work together to identify the thought patterns that trigger your anxiety and replace them with coping mechanisms and practical cognitive tools that bring back a sense of calm and control.
Burnout and Professional Exhaustion Support
Are you feeling chronically drained, detached from your work, and struggling to maintain a social life? Burnout is common, especially among highly motivated individuals living abroad. Through online sessions, we address the root causes of exhaustion, re-establish boundaries, and help you find a sustainable rhythm. Our goal is to move you from constant stress to effective, balanced engagement.
Depression and Mood Regulation
Moving away from a support network can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation and depression. If you're experiencing persistent low mood, lack of motivation, or hopelessness, CBT is a highly effective, structured approach. We will collaborate to identify and change negative thought loops and behaviors, helping you regain energy and find meaning in your daily life.
Expat Life and Cross-Cultural Adaptation
Adjusting to a new culture, finding confidence, and building new connections is a significant psychological challenge. I know this firsthand as a Brazilian psychologist in Berlin. I provide focused support for:
- Cultural shock and homesickness.
- Building new social and professional networks.
- Identity exploration in a new environment.
- Relationship difficulties arising from migration.
The CBT Approach: Focused, Practical, and Collaborative
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based method that focuses on the interconnectedness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Assessment: We start with a comprehensive understanding of your current challenges and goals.
- Identifying Patterns: We work to uncover the specific cognitive and behavioral patterns that maintain your issues.
- Goal-Focused Work: We set clear, measurable goals and practice tangible strategies (e.g., communication skills, thought challenging, exposure techniques) to achieve them.
- Long-Term Tools: The aim is always to equip you with the practical tools you need to become your own therapist in the long run.
