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.
I work online with Brazilians living anywhere in the world, offering appointment times adapted to your time zone.
Sou Marcos Alencar, Psicanalista e Psicólogo (CRP 06/30117). Antes de me dedicar integralmente à clínica, fui executivo e empreendedor por muitos anos, com formação no MIT — o mundo profissional que você navega aí fora, eu conheço por dentro, não pelos livros.
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.
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.
Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly. Fees are discussed openly during our first conversation and take into account the country where you live and your local currency.
Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes. The frequency—usually weekly—is decided together, based on your needs and availability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.