THIAGO MONTEIRO PAIVA
Hello,
My name is Thiago, I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist fascinated by the human mind and our potential for transformation.
I promote a therapeutic space based on acceptance, where I cultivate compassion and the integration of our personal narratives into a life that is worth living.
I defend the right of genuine individual self-expression, in its various dimensions, in a creative and non-discriminatory form. Through an integrative perspective, I offer psychological counseling and psychotherapy both in an individual and in group settings, working with the cognitive / intelectual, behavioral, emotional and spiritual domains.
Bio
I am Portuguese and I have built my life path, until now, throughout different countries, such as Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands and Germany, being exposed to different cultural backgrounds and outlooks on life. Presently, I am based in Lisbon, Portugal, but also reachable online, world wide.
I have always been deeply interested in questions regarding the intersection between psychological well-being and sexuality, identity, relational challenges, the use of substances, and non-normative identity expressions and life experiences, both with the general population and with LGBT+ persons. I have as well devoted my work to personality disorders, mood disorders, resistant depression and suicidal behavior, problems in the field of clinical sexology, ADHD, OCD, and addictive behaviors. Aside from 1-on-1 therapy, I have been able to expand my group skills by leading group therapy (DBT), psychoeducation groups based on mindfulness, as well as providing training in the area of mindfulness.
Although I hold space for working with any human being in the general population, I have been providing as well therapy to LGBTQ+ people, academics (in various stages of their careers) and artists.
Professional License Number: 28686
Academic Background and
Professional Training
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Master of Science in Clinical and Health Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive-Behavior and Integrative Psychotherapy by the Faculty of Psychology - University of Lisbon, Portugal
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Post-Graduation in Third Wave Cognitive-Behavior Therapies (MBSR, MBCT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy - CFT)
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Post-Graduation in Psychosocial intervention and Affirmative Therapy for LGBT+ persons
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Professional Training in Dialectic Behavior Therapy - DBT for: Resistant Depression, Suicidal Behavior, Trauma, Addiction and substance abuse, by the Psychotherapy Academy (recognized and accredited by APA - American Psychological Association)
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Professional Training in Dialectic Behavior Therapy Skills (for groups) by Psychwire, with Marsha Linehan;
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Professional Training in Alcohol use disorder, Substance user disorder, Management of Cravings and Addictive Behaviors (through a CBT and ACT perspective)
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Several Workshops on Chemsex and New Psychoactive Substances
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Professional Training in Integrative Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
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Professional Training in ADHD assessment and intervention
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Training in Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration
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Advanced Psychotherapy Training by the APTCCI - Portuguese Association for Behavioral, Cognitive and Integrative Therapies -- in course at the moment
Psychotherapy
I promote a therapeutic space based on acceptance, compassion and openness, addressing your issues in a nonjudgemental, gender-affirming and kink-friendly setting.
My therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavior and integrative, adapting the intervention according to the specific needs of the person that seeks my support, helping in the promotion of psychological wellbeing and satisfaction with themselves, their relationships and their lives.
GENERAL
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Burnout
Panic / Agoraphobia
Sleep disorders
Emotion Regulation
Interpersonal / Relational problems
Life crises: difficulties and conflicts in several life areas
Obsessions and compulsions
Low self-esteem
Social Isolation
Addiction
Grief / Mourning
LGBTQIA+
Identity, Gender and its expressions throughout the life cycle: from coming out to ageing
Intimate relationships
Self-Concept and Body Image
Sexuality: Intimacy, Dysfunction, Vulnerability and Pleasure
Chemsex
Specific issues of the homosexual community
Specific issues of Trans and Non-Binary people
PERSONALITY
Maladaptive traits
Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Dependent Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
ADAPTATION TO ILLNESS
HIV / AIDS
Sexually transmitted infections
Hypochondria
Psycho-Oncology
Oncosexology
Emotional distress
Psychological adaptation to diagnosis and treatments
Fear of recurrence
Pain management
Survivorship
Psychological counseling for caretakers
Grief
ARTISTS
Identity and Self-Concept
Perfectionism and Procrastination
Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Challenges in interpersonal relationships
Challenges in self-managing the professional activity
Emotion Regulation
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY
Anxiety: evaluations, thesis defenses, social, generalized
Challenges in adapting to the University
Challenges in interpersonal relationships: with colleagues and supervisors
Challenges in building a researcher's career
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