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Elara
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Therapy starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you're going through, and we'll suggest who can walk with you.

  • In person or online

    At our practice in Pinheiros, São Paulo, or by video, wherever you are.

  • The first conversation is free

    Fifteen minutes on WhatsApp to understand what you're looking for.

  • The right psychologist for you

    We match you by topic, approach and schedule.

Six psychologists, each with their own approach, for adults, couples and teenagers.

Portrait of Helena Prado, psychologist at Elara

14years in practice

2 of 5 slots open this week

Helena Prado

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Anxiety, panic and OCD.

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Portrait of Rafael Moura, psychologist at Elara

11years in practice

1 of 5 slots open this week

Rafael Moura

Psychoanalysis

Grief, relationships and a loss of meaning.

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Portrait of Joana Albuquerque, psychologist at Elara

8years in practice

3 of 5 slots open this week

Joana Albuquerque

Acceptance and commitment therapy

Burnout, work and chronic pain.

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Portrait of Tiago Nakamura, psychologist at Elara

10years in practice

2 of 5 slots open this week

Tiago Nakamura

Systemic therapy

Couples and families.

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Portrait of Bruna Santana, psychologist at Elara

7years in practice

4 of 5 slots open this week

Bruna Santana

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Teenagers and guidance for parents.

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Portrait of Marcos Vieira, psychologist at Elara

16years in practice

1 of 5 slots open this week

Marcos Vieira

Schema therapy

Relationship patterns and self-esteem.

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Made for people who have never been to therapy.

You don't need to know which approach to choose, or what to say in the first session. We start with whatever you're going through.

  • Listening comes first.

    In the first conversation, one of our psychologists hears what brought you here and suggests who could see you, so you don't have to choose on your own.

  • Established approaches.

    The team works with CBT, psychoanalysis, ACT, schema therapy and systemic therapy, and each psychologist explains how they work before you decide.

  • The same psychologist from start to finish.

    You stay with one person for as long as you're seeing us. If you'd like to change, we arrange it carefully and at no cost.

  • Confidential from the first message.

    What you share stays between you and your psychologist, as our code of ethics requires. Online sessions run on an end-to-end encrypted platform.

What if looking after your mind were…

Without a waiting list.

The first conversation happens within two working days, and the first session is usually booked the same week.

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In person in Pinheiros, or online from wherever you are.

The same team works in both formats. The practice is four blocks from Fradique Coutinho station.

From anxiety to grief, these are the things our team works with every day.

Formats and fees.

For you

For therapy for yourself, for your relationship, or for a teenager at home.

Individual session
$40
50 minutes, in person or online
Couples therapy
$55
80 minutes, in person or online
Teenagers, 12 to 17
$40
50 minutes, with a monthly meeting for parents
First conversation
Free
15 minutes on WhatsApp
Receipt for reimbursement
Included
To claim back from your health plan
Rescheduling
Free
With 24 hours' notice

For companies

For companies that want to offer therapy to their people.

Sessions for employees
Matched with the same care as private clients
Guaranteed confidentiality
The company only sees aggregate usage, never names or topics
Group sessions
Talks on mental health at work, in person or online
Support in hard moments
Sessions for teams after a loss, layoffs or major change
Quarterly report
Anonymous, covering uptake and the most common topics
Fee
Per contract, on request

What to expect, from the first message to the first few months.

  1. In the first week

    A conversation and a match.

    • You tell us on WhatsApp what you're looking for.
    • We suggest one or two psychologists.
    • Your first session goes in the diary.
  2. In the first few weeks

    You get to know each other.

    • Your psychologist learns your story.
    • You agree on goals and how often to meet.
    • If it doesn't click, you can switch at no cost.
  3. After a few months

    The work keeps your pace.

    • Sessions continue at a rhythm that suits you.
    • You look back together at what has changed.
    • When to finish is something you decide together.
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Common questions.

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You don't have to be ready to start.

Send us a message with a little about what's going on. We reply the same day, Monday to Saturday.