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Petra Ferreira, LMHC
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
ADHD
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About me
Child and family focused professional with over 20 years of experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse mix of children and adults by gaining their trust and respect through an unparalleled dedication to meeting and exceeding their expectations. Fluently trilingual to effectively manage diversity and maximize cross-cultural sensitivity.
Professional experience
5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
ADHD
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Control issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
EnglishPortuguese
License information
MA LMHC 12802
Reviews
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My therapist, Petra Ferreira has been nothing but positive and lovely! I was so nervous to start therapy but she makes me instantly comfortable and makes me feel safe to share my struggles!
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Petra does such a good job making therapy not feel like a chore! She is very easy to talk to and I can tell she is really listening. Overall cannot say enough good things .
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Petra is really great at validating feelings and helping you manage them. So funny and kind!
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd