Psychoanalyst and psychologist for Brazilians living abroad
Online therapy in Portuguese, English, or Spanish
Living abroad asks a great deal of you. Another language all day long, a different work culture, distance from the people who have known you your whole life—and, often, the quiet feeling that you have to manage everything on your own because moving abroad was your choice.
Over time, questions arise that no one warns you about: the homesickness that never quite fades, the feeling of belonging neither here nor there, the life in Brazil that continued without you. Therapy in your native language creates space for these experiences. Nuances, humor, hesitation—the things that carry what you truly feel—rarely survive translation. In therapy, you shouldn't have to translate yourself before you can be understood.
Atendo online brasileiros que vivem em diferentes países, com horários ajustados ao fuso e avaliação das condições de cada atendimento.
What brings people here
- The experience of moving abroad: cultural adaptation, isolation, feeling divided between two countries, and the questions that arise when familiar reference points disappear.
- Work and career: pressure, leadership, professional transitions, and starting over far from your support network.
- Relationships: intercultural marriages, raising children in another language, and family members growing older from a distance.
- And the same reasons that lead people to therapy anywhere: anxiety, discouragement, recurring patterns, or simply the sense that something in life deserves attention.
How it works
We begin with a free 30-minute online conversation, with no obligation. It is an opportunity to get to know each other, for you to share what brings you to therapy, and for us to decide together whether working together feels right. The booking calendar below automatically adjusts to your time zone.
Sessions last 50 minutes, typically weekly. Fees and payment terms are discussed in the first conversation.
Sessions are held via video call. See how online sessions work →
The person who will be listening to you
I'm Marcos Alencar, Psychoanalyst and Psychologist (CRP 06/30117). Before devoting myself fully to clinical practice, I spent many years as an executive and entrepreneur, with training at MIT — the professional world you navigate out there, I know from the inside, not just from books.
My work is grounded in the analytical tradition. Together, we explore your story, recurring patterns, and what emerges over time—at your own pace, without predefined protocols. Sessions are available in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, depending on what best serves what you need to express.
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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?
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.