Make Your Life a Brisa. Portuguese and Spanish Speaking Therapy Update Add
Therapy for immigrants in Portuguese and Spanish.
Make Your Life a Brisa. Portuguese and Spanish Speaking Therapy Update Add
Therapy for immigrants in Portuguese and Spanish.
CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE
Psychotherapy for Immigrants and Life Transitions
Compassionate Psychotherapy for Immigrants and Life Changes
Ana Carolina Vieira is a LCSW therapist located in North Carolina. Born and raised in Brazil, she is passionate about providing therapy for immigrants and individuals navigating life transitions. With expertise in CBT, DBT, IFS, and Psychodynamic Therapy, she offers a warm, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to help clients create a life worth living. Ana offers Portuguese and Spanish speaking therapy and is dedicated to empowering her clientele regardless of background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at anaduvanel@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
For the North Carolina residents eligible for services, the meetings will happen exclusively virtually through a secured and encrypted platform that can be accessed through your browser.
Therapy sessions are offered mostly from Monday through Friday during business hours, with some availability on weekends for the clients who are committed to sessions. Please contact us for more information.
Results can be seen in as little as 8 to 12 sessions for one focused issue. Depending on the client's goals and variety of issues, longer-term treatment - starting at six months to a year, may produce the best outcomes and therefore be the best investment in yourself. I typically start with weekly sessions and discuss with my client what can work best on an individual basis. In my experience, consistency beats frequency. In summary, the more consistent a patient is, the more defined the problem, and ability to work on it outside the sessions, the greater the benefits.
No, I am happy to provide a warm and compassionate therapeutic approach to anyone willing to commit to the therapeutic journey seeking better mental health, increased emotional maturity, and/or improved satisfaction in their relationships.
It's perfectly normal that a part of you feels scared about starting therapy. Most people, if not everyone, experience fear at some level of talking to a stranger about mental health in a society that does not value that. I am aware of this and have experience pacing myself according to the client in front of me. I will also ask for feedback and preferences to help manage this scared part.
As we age, it's common for emotional problems to pile up when left unaddressed and to experience changes, transitions, or adjustments we may need help working on temporarily.
Situations where therapy is a good alternative:
- If what you're experiencing is affecting your overall emotional health, work, study, or relationships
- If you have an inner sensation that you've been dragging a part inside you for too long that is not resolved
- If you feel like you've done everything and you're at your limit
- If you have challenges prioritizing your needs and taking care of yourself
- If you value self-knowledge
Here’s a sample list of topics I have discussed multiple times with clients in sessions:
1. Emotions & Feelings
2. Personal Development and Goals
3. Adjustments
4. Past Experiences
5. Relationships
6. Work & Career
7. Financial Issues
8. Parenting
9. Sexuality
10. Trauma and trauma recovery
11. Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
12. Stress & Coping
13. Race, Gender, and Social Issues
14. Health & Body
15. Decision-Making & Life Choices
16. Spirituality
17. Existential Concerns and Philosophy
18. Substance Use
19. Addictions
20. Loss & Grief
I want to provide a nonjudgmental and safe space for you to talk about any of the topics listed above. You should NOT feel judged. We will talk through a video platform, and I want to get to know you. I will be in your business. I will ask about what brings you to therapy, your routine, supports, goals, coping skills, and eventually ask about the parts - meaning thoughts, feelings, and sensations- that have been more present in your life and how they are affecting you.
I can be more or less directive depending on your personality and preferences. Your feedback is not only welcomed but encouraged.
I like doing exercises focused on connecting with your parts during sessions and other relaxation and mindfulness exercises if you’re open to that. We can honor space for your religion or spiritual practice during the sessions as well.
What I don’t expect:
x That you tell me every dark secret you have
x That you agree to everything I say or do
x That you cry - it’s okay if you do, but it’s not something I intend to force
x That you’ll get better right after talking to me
Part of the therapeutic process and risks are increased discomfort, similar to when someone confronts you or when you think about something traumatic you haven’t thought about in a long time. These feelings are normal as we, together, choose to work through the emotional contents deemed necessary. If these feelings get uncontrollably out of hand, we will discuss other supports available to us to help cope with them or coping skills that could be helpful. However, as a rule, therapy by itself should not trigger a crisis.
Contact Us
Hours
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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