Ana

Mrs Ana Costa

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Verified

“A licensed Psychologist and Psychoanalyst based in São Paulo, Brazil. Master's in Clinical Psychology (PUC-SP, in progress). If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, or require support in managing significant life transitions, contact me to schedule a session.”

About Me

As a psychoanalyst, I'll help you face your challenges and make sense of difficult emotions. In our sessions, I offer a supportive space to explore your feelings, especially if anxiety, burnout, relationship dynamics, or significant life transitions feel overwhelming. Together, we can gently uncover the deeper patterns that contribute to your struggles. This collaborative process fosters resilience, guiding you toward lasting well-being and greater self-understanding so you can find clarity and move forward with confidence.

Approach

When worry, exhaustion, or major life changes become difficult to carry, I offer a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach that helps you explore what lies beneath the surface. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for you, combining regular check-ins with deeper reflection and, where helpful, practical ideas to try between meetings. Together, we'll explore patterns in your relationships and emotional responses, helping you develop greater self-understanding, make more confident choices, and build lasting emotional well-being. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents, tailoring therapy to your unique needs and goals.
Contact Ana

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Individual and Couples therapy, expat support Experience with multiracial families

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (in progress)

PUC-SP

Year: 2025

Service Areas

Ana Costa - Psicologia e Psicanálise

In-person & Online

Vl Clementino

Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Brazil

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Vl Clementino, Sao Paulo, Brazil