Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Men often find themselves struggling in their relationships, with anger, with anxiety, or with the results of trauma, whether acute or lifelong. Men often feel they need to "go it alone." But I've found that once men have had an opportunity to "tell their story", envision what they want for their future, and receive support and feedback in a safe environment, they can overcome obstacles that used to be unsurmountable.
My Background and Approach
I've been working for over 17 years to help men learn ways to deal with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. I'm dedicated to continuous learning and improvement so that I can stay current with research-based methods to help you achieve better outcomes in your life. It's important for you to have time to tell your story; that's not always comfortable or concise. My motto is, "Take as much time as you need." Once you are able to talk about your current situation, we can start figuring out your preferred scenario and develop a treatment plan to get you to your visioned outcomes. I assign homework if you want more efficient outcomes. If homework is too much, we can do most of our work during sessions. We measure progress together by reviewing how you feel about your own outcomes and how you are feeling about me as a counselor, the counseling process topics, and the approach.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I grew up in Brazil, South America. From first through third grade, I was the only Caucasian in my all-Brazilian classes. My parents were dedicated to service and helping in their careers, and I both learned from them and share their DNA, which makes me want to help others too. Having grown up "between" Brazilian and North American cultures (I lived 14 years in Brazil and four years in the United States until I was 18), I was a third-culture kid. I knew what it was like to not fully belong as either a Brazilian or an American. As a result of this experience, I prioritize understanding and showing empathy to those who are different from myself, and I place a high value on respecting and understanding who you are and where you're coming from.