About

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Yuri Capovilla is a licensed Psychologist.

In moments in life when new challenges begin to appear, having someone to share your difficulties and internal struggles can make a huge difference. Here in the therapeutic space, you are invited to bring these experiences and look at them with more attention and less pressure, not in search of ready-made answers or a solution guide, but thinking through these questions so you can move toward a life that makes you feel better.

Instead of being judged or labeled, we will work together to understand how the things you have lived shaped the way you are today, and who you want to become regarding of what you been through. Nothing you feel is random. Every reaction, every pattern, every difficulty has a context, a history, and a certain logic that deserves to be understood rather than erased.

It is not about fixing yourself, but about comprehending what happened. Through conversation, we explore the unspoken parts of your experience, creating a safe space to reflect on them with care and clarity.

Here you will be encouraged to think about possible ways forward, with support in your choices while respecting what makes who you are. From this process of understanding, new possibilities can emerge, allowing you to relate to yourself and your life in a way that feels more meaningful to you.

Education

Obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology at Ispa - Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida and made an exchange program at UAB - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Obtained a Masters degree in Psychology (University of Vienna/ISPA - IU) with focus in Clinical Psychology where he defended his thesis about body language.

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Work Experience

Worked as a Clinical psychologist at Hospital de Sant'Ana where he had the first contact with inpatients. During summer, offers psychological support at festivals on site, where he performs intervention in crisis. Nowadays is responsible for its own private practice, helping people getting a best meaningful life for themselves.

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Philosophy of Life

Influenced by ancient philosophy like stoicism and epicurism, prefers seeing the challenges of life as opportunities to learn and grow. Loves to travel and believes that life is way too short to bother and occupy the mind with small things.