English-Speaking Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in São Paulo
More than 20 years of listening to and caring for people through different stages of life.
What brings people here
- The transition itself: Culture shock, isolation, the identity questions that surface when familiar references disappear
- Work and career: Leadership demands, expat assignments, career transitions, and professional pressure far from your usual support network.
- Relationships: Partnerships strained by relocation, parenting between cultures, distance from family
- Personal concerns: Anxiety, low mood, repeating patterns, relationship difficulties, or the sense that something needs attention.
Who you'll be talking to
I’m Marcos Alencar, a psychologist and psychoanalyst (CRP 06/30117), with over 20 years of experience listening to and working with people at different stages of life.
My path in psychoanalysis began at the age of 17, at the Jean Piaget Institute. I graduated in Psychology in 1989 and pursued postgraduate studies in Mental Health at the University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine. My clinical background also includes work at the Enfance Therapeutic Community, as well as ongoing psychoanalytic study, clinical supervision, and personal analysis.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalysis. Rather than following predetermined protocols, I work with each person’s history, relationships, conflicts, and recurring patterns, allowing the therapeutic process to develop at its own pace.
Alongside my clinical background, I spent many years as an executive and entrepreneur and studied strategy and innovation at MIT Sloan. This experience also informs my understanding of professional pressures, life transitions, and the complexities of living and working across different cultures.
Sessions are available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
How it works
Sessions are 50 minutes and usually take place weekly. Fees depend on your country and currency and are discussed openly during the first conversation. Time zones adjust automatically in the booking calendar below.
If you’re looking for an English-speaking therapist, the first conversation is an opportunity to talk about what brings you here and see whether this way of working makes sense for you.
Free first conversation — 30 minutes, online
A chance to meet, talk about what brings you here, and see whether working together feels right.
Ongoing sessions — 50 minutes, online or in person
In English, Portuguese or Spanish. Usually weekly.
Book your free 30-minute conversation
FAQ
Is therapy online as effective as in person?
For most people, yes. What sustains therapy is the quality of the listening and the regularity of the work, not the room. Many of my patients live in different cities and countries.
What if my English has an accent, or I mix languages?
Then you’ll fit right in. Sessions can move between English, Portuguese, and Spanish — whatever serves what you need to say.
How much does it cost?
Fees vary by country and currency and are shared in the free first conversation. Rates for weekly sessions are discussed individually.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential, in accordance with the ethical standards of the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology.
What's the difference between Individual Analysis and Brief Therapy?
Individual Analysis is an ongoing process, with no set end date, aimed at in-depth self-knowledge. Brief Therapy has a defined focus and duration — around 10 to 16 sessions — and works on one specific issue, such as stress, pressure at work, or a career transition. In the first conversation, we decide together which path makes more sense for your moment. And it’s possible to move from one to the other.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, with at least 24 hours’ notice, at no cost. Late cancellations may be charged, as the time slot is reserved for you.