Hi, I'm Andressa, a therapist who helps people understand themselves more deeply, break out of familiar patterns, and build relationships with themselves and others that feel healthier and more authentic.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles, even when there isn't a formal diagnosis or a clear explanation for what they're experiencing. You might be someone who has spent years being strong, keeping things together, or trying to figure everything out, yet still finds yourself caught in the same emotional patterns.
My approach is warm, direct, and insight-driven. Rather than focusing only on managing symptoms, I help clients explore where their patterns come from, how past experiences shape present relationships, and what makes change feel difficult. Together, we work toward greater emotional awareness, healthier boundaries, stronger self-trust, and meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room.
As a bilingual, first-generation immigrant originally from Brazil, I also bring an appreciation for the ways culture, identity, family expectations, and life transitions shape our experiences. I offer therapy in both English and Portuguese and understand that feeling understood sometimes means having the space to express yourself in the language and cultural context that feels most natural to you.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You just need a willingness to get curious about yourself and explore what might be possible beyond the patterns you've always known.
