ADULTS

Young and Mature Adults

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, as well as Psychotherapy based on Attachment Theory, are treatments focused on current difficulties, with regular sessions of once or twice a week, generally ranging from six to eighteen months. When appropriate, other shorter therapeutic methods, such as Mentalization-Based Psychotherapy or those derived from various behavioral approaches, may also be used to address difficulties such as:

  • Emotional Crisis
  • Grief and Loss
  • Depression
  • Psychosomatic Symptoms
  • Anxiety / Fear
  • Trauma / Sexual Abuse
  • Difficulties in the Process of Becoming Independent
  • Difficulties in Forming or Maintaining a Couple
  • Difficulties in Relationship
  • Goal Redirection
  • Difficulties in Achieving Success
  • Fertility Problems / Pregnancy Loss
  • Mood Disturbances During Pregnancy
  • Childbirth or Cesarean Section with Traumatic Experiences
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Mother-Baby, Father-Baby Bonding Difficulties
  • Couple Conflicts
  • Sexuality
  • Difficulties at Work / In the Career
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation

Psychoanalysis

Is a deeper and more personalized form of talk therapy (using a divan or not) that aims to explore the unconscious impulses of emotions and behaviors. Studies show that the benefits of psychoanalytic-based therapies are lasting after treatment ends. With regular sessions of two or three times a week, implies being available for intensive long-term work.

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Psychological Evaluation

Psychological evaluations with psychometric and projective tests, may be part of the treatment plan or may be to other mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, school psychologists, or clinical social workers.

Adult Attachment Interview AAI

 

Main's AAI is a verbatim highly specialized interview to determine the attachment or loss status (secure, preoccupied, dismissing, disorganized attachment) of adolescents or adults. It can be used as part of the treatment plan and can also be coded for other mental health professionals, such as psychologists or psychiatrists.

Neuropsychological Evaluation

Application of various instruments to estimate neurocognitive functioning in children and adults, as well as the clinical interpretation of neurodevelopmental and brain-deterioration scales, for their correlation with neuroimaging techniques. Design of treatment plans based on comprehensive neuro rehabilitation for children and adults.