English-Speaking Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in São Paulo
More than 20 years of listening to and caring for people through different stages of life.
Qué trae a las personas aquí
- La transición misma: 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.
- Las relaciones: 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.
Con quién vas a hablar
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.
Cómo funciona
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
¿La terapia online funciona tan bien como la presencial?
Para la mayoría, sí. Lo que sostiene una terapia es la calidad de la escucha y la regularidad del trabajo, no la sala. Varios de mis pacientes viven en otras ciudades y países.
¿Y si mezclo idiomas al hablar?
Bienvenido. Las sesiones pueden moverse entre español, portugués e inglés — lo que sirva a lo que necesitas decir.
¿Cuánto cuesta?
El valor varía según tu país y moneda, y se informa en la primera conversación gratuita. Las condiciones para frecuencia semanal se conversan individualmente.
¿Las sesiones son confidenciales?
Yes. Sessions are confidential, in accordance with the ethical standards of the Brazilian Federal Council of Psychology.
Cuál es la diferencia entre Análisis Individual y Terapia Breve?
El Análisis Individual es un proceso continuo, sin plazo definido, orientado al autoconocimiento en profundidad. La Terapia Breve tiene foco y duración delimitados — alrededor de 10 a 16 sesiones — y trabaja una cuestión específica, como estrés, presión en el trabajo o una transición de carrera. En la primera conversación definimos juntos qué camino tiene más sentido para tu momento. Y es posible pasar de uno al otro.
¿Puedo cancelar o reprogramar?
Sí, con al menos 24 horas de anticipación, sin costo. Las cancelaciones fuera de ese plazo podrán cobrarse, ya que el horario queda reservado para ti.