Miss Melissa Pereira Castañeda

Psychologist

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“Psychologist with 11 years of clinical experience, located in Florianópolis, Brazil. I offer online and face-to-face psychotherapy in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. My approach is based on Analytical Jungian Psychology, which I specialized in at the C. G. Jung Institute of Zürich in 2019. Anxiety, depression, attention issues, bipolar disorder, insomnia, relationship problems, and expat issues are some of the matters I have the most experience working with. In my practice, I work to create a safe space where patients can talk openly and without judgment about anything. Using Jungian tools combined with mindfulness principles and exercises, I help patients learn how to deal with difficulties and grow on their path of Individuation. It will be a pleasure to hear from you and be part of your journey of self-knowledge.”

About Me

I was born in Lima, Peru, and moved to Brazil at the age of eight. Since my youth, I was a reflective person, and sought to understand the meaning of my dreams. When I encountered Jungian psychology during my university years, I realized this was the professional path I wanted to pursue. Jungian psychology facilitates a dialogue between the conscious and the unconscious mind. In my practice, I work with this approach using techniques such as dream analysis, active imagination, drawings and music, depending on each patient's needs. In addition to my Jungian background, I have studied mindfulness deeply. I am particularly interested in how scientific studies demonstrate the concrete benefits of practicing present-moment awareness. Through this integrated approach, my goal is to help patients develop greater self-awareness and resilience. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a session or to learn more about my practice.

Approach

Primary Approach: Analytical (Jungian) Psychology & Mindfulness-Based Practices. Methodology: My practice integrates the depth of Jungian analysis with the evidence-based grounding of mindfulness. I focus on creating a dialogue between the conscious and unconscious mind while providing concrete tools for present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

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Basic Information

Florianpolis, Brazil

In-person & Online

Services

I provide specialized individual psychotherapy for adults, focusing on personal development, emotional regulation, and self-knowledge. Formats Offered: Online Therapy: High-quality, secure video sessions for clients worldwide. In-Person Therapy: Face-to-face sessions in a dedicated, comfortable practice located in Florianópolis, Brazil. Multilingual Services: Sessions are fully available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, making the practice highly accessible to expatriates, immigrants, and cross-cultural clients navigating life transitions.

Services Offered:

Dream Analysis
A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Jungian Analysis
A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.
MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Psychoanalysis
An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.
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Crisis Support & Counselling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
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Works With:

Adults
Individuals

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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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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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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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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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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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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