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Psychotherapy · Psychoanalysis
Psychotherapy for adults
A space to understand what you are going through.
Psychoanalyst and Psychologist in São Paulo — online and in person.
Schedule an initial consultationMore than 20 years of listening to and caring for people through different stages of life
“Most of the time, we are aware of our desires, but not always of the causes that lead us to desire.”
INTERNATIONAL CARE
Care across borders
Do you live outside Brazil? Or have you moved to Brazil?
I also offer support focused on the experiences of migration, cultural adaptation, and living between countries.
MODALITIES
Two paths, the same commitment to care
Every stage of life calls for a different kind of listening. During our first conversation, we decide together which approach best fits your needs.
Individual Analysis
An ongoing, in-depth process of self-discovery. There is no predetermined duration; the work unfolds at your own pace, helping you understand your personal history, recurring patterns, and what continues to repeat—creating space for new possibilities.
Deep listening
Time devoted to your experience, session by session.
No fixed duration
The process follows your own rhythm.
Lasting transformation
Meaningful changes that endure over time.
Short-Term Therapy
A focused, time-limited process designed around a specific concern: work pressure, stress, career transitions, or difficult decisions. A space to explore and validate what you are experiencing, leading to greater clarity about your next steps.
Clear focus
A central concern, defined together during the first session.
10–16 sessions
Weekly sessions with a clear beginning, middle, and conclusion.
Professional challenges
Work pressure, stress, career transitions, and important decisions.
ATENDIMENTO PRESENCIAL
Psicólogo e Psicanalista em São Paulo
Meu consultório está localizado em Alto de Pinheiros, na Zona Oeste de São Paulo, próximo a Pinheiros e Vila Madalena.
Ofereço psicoterapia de orientação psicanalítica para adultos, em um espaço reservado à escuta e ao trabalho clínico.
Av. Diógenes Ribeiro de Lima, 916
Alto de Pinheiros · São Paulo — SP
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ABOUT MARCOS ALENCAR
Marcos Alencar is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in São Paulo, CRP 06/30117. He works with adults in person in Alto de Pinheiros and online in Brazil and abroad, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
His practice has a psychoanalytic orientation, offering individual psychoanalysis and short-term therapy.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is simple
Pick a time
Choose the day and time that work best for you.
Initial conversation
30 minutes, online. Choose the time that works best for you.
We decide together
Together we define the format, schedule, and frequency of the sessions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
How long is a session?
Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes. The frequency—usually weekly—is decided together, based on your needs and availability.
Does online therapy work?
Yes. The therapeutic relationship and attentive listening are established just as effectively through video sessions, with the same confidentiality and professional standards as in-person appointments. It is a well-established option, especially for those living outside Brazil or with demanding schedules.
What languages do you offer therapy in?
Therapy is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. You are free to choose the language in which you feel most comfortable expressing yourself, and you may switch languages if you wish.
Can I cancel or reschedule a session?
Yes. Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge with at least 24 hours' notice. Changes made after that period may be subject to the session fee, as the appointment time is reserved exclusively for you.
What is the difference between Individual Analysis and Brief Therapy?
Individual Analysis is an ongoing process with no predetermined end date, focused on deep self-understanding and lasting personal development. Brief Therapy is a structured, time-limited process—typically 10 to 16 sessions—focused on a specific issue, such as stress, work-related pressure, or a career transition. During our first conversation, we decide together which approach best suits your current needs. It is also possible to move from one approach to the other over time.
Who is Brief Therapy for?
Brief Therapy is intended for people facing situations that require clarity in the present: work overload, burnout, starting a new position, leaving a company, difficult career decisions, or simply the need to talk through what they are experiencing before taking the next step.
How much does a session cost?
Session rates are shared in the first conversation, which is free, online, and comes with no commitment — 30 minutes to get to know each other and understand what you're looking for. That's also when we define together the format, frequency, and schedule. Rates for weekly sessions are discussed individually.
Does my health insurance plan reimburse psychotherapy sessions?
Some health insurance plans offer partial or full reimbursement for private psychotherapy sessions. I provide an invoice and, when necessary, the documentation required to request reimbursement.
The reimbursement amount depends on the terms of your health insurance plan and should be confirmed directly with your insurance provider.
Learn more about psychotherapy reimbursement through health insurance
Do you offer in-person therapy in São Paulo?
Yes. I offer in-person psychotherapy sessions in Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo, as well as online sessions.
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Psychotherapy Reimbursement
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