Hello there, thanks for spending the time to get to know me as a Therapist. I would like first to welcome you to this interesting journey of getting to know yourself deeply and possibly understand the world around you. First, I explore you, the problem you are facing, your environment, and your past to understand better what is going on. So, be aware, I will take some time on that. I especially want you to feel heard and understood first, to be in the same page before we move on to the next step. I was told to be very approachable and easy to talk to, even when I point out inconsistencies for us to gain broader insight into your situation. Over the years of experience, I have learned that each of my clients brings a different theory that needs to be treated case by case. I use several different approaches and orientations, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Therapy, and Structural Therapy among many others. I have treated adolescents, women, men, couples, and families, and I have been treated at different severity levels. I have been successful in bringing out the best of you once you find your personal goals and place in life. Overall, I am open to your needs and preferences in treatment plan and interventions, as long as it brings you back to your functioning and high performance.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients will expect that I will be conducting an evaluation and will be exploring their ultimate goals and will be discussing treatment options.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use variety of Theory and modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Object Relations, Bowen Therapy and Structural Therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am most experienced in helping victims of abuse, helpless, hopeless and severe cases. I have been having also a great amount of experience and effectiveness in couples counseling and family restructuring.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Women, Men, Couples, Families, Adolescents. I have been able to help couples understanding underlining issues in their relationship issues. I am also experienced and successful at dealing with severely depressed partners due to divorce and separation.

About Patricia Souza