Mrs Marcelo Augusto Alves

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Behavior Analysis and contextual behavioral therapies. I work with a functional understanding of behavior, helping clients make sense of the patterns that shape their emotional lives and develop more flexible, adaptive ways of responding. Rather than viewing thoughts as the cause of suffering, I consider them part of a broader learning history influenced by relationships, context, and real-world contingencies. I integrate Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide the relational and experiential core of my work. FAP allows me to use the therapeutic relationship as a live space for meaningful interpersonal change, while ACT adds a focus on values, emotional openness, and committed action. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, combining compassion with clinical clarity. In addition to therapy, I bring a strong background in neuropsychology. This includes the assessment of cognitive, emotional, and executive functioning, as well as an understanding of how neurological, developmental, and psychiatric conditions can influence behavior. This perspective helps me tailor interventions to each person’s cognitive profile, making treatment more precise, realistic, and aligned with their capacities and challenges. I also draw on my experience in corporate HR and investigative roles to support clients dealing with workplace stress, leadership demands, burnout, and complex interpersonal dynamics. Above all, I aim to create a therapeutic space where clients feel understood, challenged when helpful, and supported in building long-term psychological flexibility, emotional resilience, and genuine behavioral change.