Hi, I’m Rita. I’m a passionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to mental health, with a focus on couples and family therapy. I hold a Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Lisbon, Portugal. A specialist in couple and family dynamics, I bring eight years of experience to my practice. In the last five years alone, I have helped over 100 couples navigate complex relationship patterns and build stronger connections. In my therapeutic space, you can expect a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive environment, where our work is grounded in evidence-based techniques. We act as scientists, studying your life, committed to understanding the causes of your difficulties and what can lead to positive changes and growth. As someone who experienced the benefits of therapy first-hand, I found that I wanted to be someone who helps others thrive. The privilege of doing so fills me with gratitude and guides every part of my clinical practice. If you're concerned about therapy, know that feeling uncomfortable is normal. Feel free to bring any topic into our conversations - building a trusting relationship is crucial for successful outcomes.
CLINIC NAME
Peninsula Psychology
CLINIC ADDRESS
HDS Business Centre, 303, Cluster M, JLT
COUNTRY
United Arab Emirates
LANGUAGES
EnglishPortuguese
INSURANCE
Pay-and-Claim
PRACTICE
Both In-Person & Online
PROFESSION
Clinical Psychologist
CREDENTIALS
MSc.
LICENSING AUTHORITY
CDA; Portuguese Psychologists Board
TYPES OF SERVICES
Therapy
THERAPY
IndividualsCouplesFamilies
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Educational WorkshopsCorporate TalksMedia Interview/Writing
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
8
SPECIALIZATIONS
AnxietyChronic IllnessCommunicationDepressionDivorceDomestic ViolenceDual DiagnosisEmotion RegulationFamily ConflictGamblingInfertilityInfidelityInternet Use ProblemsMedication ManagementMen's IssuesMood SwingsObsessions and CompulsionsPanicParentingPersonality DisordersPhobiasPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumSexual IssuesSleep or InsomniaSubstance UseVideo GamingWomen's Issues
APPROACH
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Family SystemsIntegrativeNarrativeSolution Focused Brief (SFBT)
AGE GROUP
19 to 2122 to 6465+
WORK HOURS
I can accommodate evenings and Saturdays
APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME
Less than a week from time of contact