Therapists

Elisa Araujo Coelho graduated in Psychology in 2009, from the Instituto de Educação Superior de Brasilia – IESB, and ever since has been working as a Clinical Psychologist. She has a Specialist qualification in Mental Health from the Institute Anankê, with a two year internship at the institute’s Psychiatric Day Hospital (2010). Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Culture from the University of Brasília – UNB (2013). She recently (2020) started the process of becoming a member of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), an IPA qualified training analyst program.

She has worked at the Institute Anankê as a Clinical Psychologist for adolescents and adults, also coordinating the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (2010-2017). Currently, she works at the Institute’s Psychiatric Day Hospital as a Clinical Psychologist, also coordinating group therapies (2017-2021). She has also been working in her private office with adolescents and adults, in both English and Portuguese since 2010. She has experience and works in the field of Clinical Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Culture, Mental Health and Psychopathology.

Alberto Rodrigues C. Carvalho (CRP 01/8758) is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for intercultural psychology. Graduating from the University of Brasilia (UnB) in 2001, Mr. Carvalho has dedicated his career to providing exceptional therapy services.

With dual citizenship (Brazilian and British), he specializes in working with Third Culture Kids, adults, and migrants, drawing from his extensive expertise in intercultural psychology. Mr. Carvalho has honed his skills through training at the renowned Sheppard Pratt Mental Health Hospital in Baltimore, MD, USA.

In 2009, Mr. Carvalho obtained his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Culture from the University of Brasilia (UnB), focusing on the correlation between mental well-being and migration. From 2013 to 2018, he served as a Professor of Clinical Psychology at local colleges, sharing his knowledge and nurturing future psychologists.

Mr. Carvalho is also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an effective therapy approach for trauma. This certification allows him to offer specialized treatment to individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders.

Complementing his proficiency, he completed a two-year specialization course in Analytical Psychology (Carl Jung) in 2015. Currently, he is undergoing an additional four-year analyst training at the SBPA-RJ (Brazilian Analytical Psychology Association), affiliated with the IAAP (International Association for Analytical Psychology).

Mr. Carvalho continues to provide mental health support to the staff of the United Nations, specifically with UN WOMEN. While previously serving as a National Consultant for UNICEF, he now focuses on delivering comprehensive mental health services to the UN WOMEN staff, ensuring their well-being and resilience.

His clinical interests span a wide range of areas, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and, of course, Intercultural Psychology. Mr. Carvalho works with teenagers, adults, and couples, offering compassionate care and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.