Áurea Oliveira MA, MS LMFT

(She/her)

Accepting Clients

I am a bilingual (English/Portuguese) trauma-informed EFT trained therapist specializing in relational therapy for couples and individuals.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA

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About My Clients

I help individuals and couples create more secure, connected, and fulfilling relationships—starting with a deeper understanding of themselves. Whether you’re feeling stuck in painful patterns, navigating conflict or disconnection, or struggling to heal from relational wounds, you don’t have to do it alone. I work with people from diverse backgrounds, including queer and interracial couples, and strive to create a welcoming space where all parts of you are honored.

My Background and Approach

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach that helps us explore the emotional and relational patterns that keep you feeling disconnected—from yourself or from others. I also integrate somatic work, which means we’ll gently pay attention to how emotions and experiences live in the body, helping you regulate and process what words alone can’t always reach. With couples, I support partners in rebuilding trust, improving communication, and resolving conflict in ways that deepen connection rather than push each other away. We can work through issues around sexual intimacy, emotional distance, betrayal, or infidelity with honesty and care, creating space for new patterns of safety and closeness. With individuals, I help clients struggling with anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, and relational trauma to understand the roots of those experiences and reconnect with a more compassionate, secure sense of self.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that humans are bonding, relational beings who need to feel secure and loved in their close relationships. We need to know that we matter to our loved ones. We need to feel heard, seen and accepted for who we are. I also believe that the quality of our relationships can deeply impact our mental wellness in general. I am dedicated to understanding the impact that certain life events, namely traumatic events, can have on us on a personal, relational, emotional, mental and physical level and how that can affect the relationships that we have with ourselves and others. My goal is to attune to your needs in a safe and caring space, help you create secure and nurturing relationships and support your journey of growth and wellness.

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples
Languages
English, Português

Qualifications

License
MA, MS LMFT, State of California · #148320
Years in practice
5 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Islam

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

Virtual Only
San Diego, CA 92104
8583562322
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Português
  • Rate: $200/session

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San Diego, CA 92104

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