Anxiety Disorders (Social Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Generalized Anxiety)

Mood Disorders (Depression)

Sleep problems

Post-traumatic stress

Stress Management

Grief and Loss

Addictions and Addictions

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress

Burnout

Postpartum depression

Binge Eating

Personality Disorders (Borderline, Paranoid, Narcissistic, Avoidant, Dependent)

Interpersonal relationship problems

Emotional problems

Adult life transitions (marriage, pregnancy, divorce, bereavement, job loss, job change)

Parenting problems

Long-term anger problems

Feeling overwhelmed

Support in overcoming stressful situations

Support by breaking emotional barriers to achieve a goal

LGBT Support

High Performance Sports Psychology

Cognitive Optimization Query

Business Coaching

High Performance Coaching

Coaching de Vida – Life Coaching

Purpose Coaching

You should seek help when your well-being and life are compromised (when a problem is causing you loss, limitations, and failures).

In cases of grief (even for animals), issues in romantic relationships, sexual problems, issues in friendships and family relationships, explosive or impulsive temper, compulsions, phobias (disproportionate fear), depression, excessive stress, self-sabotage, and risky behaviors (against yourself, such as suicidal thoughts or against others), disproportionate anxiety, among others.

In important moments of life and transition phases. Job changes, breakups, entering adolescence or adulthood, having a first child, or retirement. Periods of preparation for exams and university entrance.

All these situations, and many others like them, often lead to doubts, fears, anxieties, and a sense of loss – the loss of a way of life, a way of being, or a perception of oneself. Working through transformations in therapy means experiencing them with all the strength they can bring, while also embracing and accepting the possible pain.

We are all connected to a story: the story of who we are, the family we come from, how we are, and how we would like to be. However, sometimes our story traps us in a vision of ourselves that doesn’t always belong to us and can be a source of conflict or discomfort.

If a person experiences a moment of difficulty, it’s not because "something is broken and needs to be fixed or replaced." However, it’s important to have the space and time to understand what is hindering our well-being, and consequently find another path that feels more comfortable.

A mental health consultation is, therefore, a space to reclaim your skills and resources, in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, which will help you take an active and proactive role in your own life and challenges.

I would like to help you feel better in your life, in your relationships, and most importantly, with yourself.

Do you think wanting quality of life is a symptom of a weak or sick personality?

You might feel disappointed when you realize you may need treatment for a long period. But, remember that hypertensive, diabetic, and chronic kidney disease patients remain in medical treatment for the rest of their lives.

If you are a patient who needs your psychiatrist, remember that you are not crazy or less capable (never believe this, even if you hear it), you just need your doctor from time to time, perhaps a therapist for a while, and some medication.

Life is bigger than this; accept psychiatric treatment and have self-love. In fact, only with your collaboration can we heal your pain.

What is our value proposition?

Talking to someone trained to listen can help relieve suffering and help you find satisfaction in life. Often, it’s our autopilot that takes control.

Our consultations help you strengthen yourself, with greater self-awareness to break behavioral cycles that may have repeated since early childhood.

We propose a space for listening and confrontation in an environment characterized by empathy and respect. A journey for two to understand your suffering and reinvent the future. We guarantee support with precision, adapting methods and tools to you. You will find the resources within yourself!

It’s about a combination of genuine care, empathy skills, and a relational psychoanalytic approach.

Psychiatry is a highly demanding medical specialty that aims, among other objectives, to understand and treat psychological suffering.

In addition to requiring continuous scientific updates, a keen ability to analyze the patient’s problems, and a thorough understanding of their personal, family, and professional context, it is essential to create and cultivate a deep relationship of trust with the patient.

Good clinical progress always depends, to a large extent, on this relationship of trust. Doctor and patient should see themselves as partners in the same team, sharing responsibilities for the success of the treatment.

What to expect from a Psychiatry consultation?

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. Through a biopsychosocial approach that integrates biological, psychological, and social aspects, its goal is to understand psychological suffering.

To achieve this, a medical evaluation is conducted, and a therapeutic plan is outlined, which often benefits from pharmacological intervention.

The first Psychiatry consultation involves an interview aimed at gathering information about the person in distress. Follow-up is conducted through regular consultations and aims to assess the clinical progression of the illness and make the necessary therapeutic adjustments.

Many people suffer from psychiatric problems in silence because they think they shouldn't be medicated, that the problem will "heal on its own," that life will take care of it, etc.

No one would think this way about a broken leg or a sore throat. For all other illnesses, we think of seeing a doctor, but when it comes to mental problems, we are more careless and give in to our prejudices, forgetting about our well-being. This alone is a reason for treatment: mental illnesses are illnesses and don’t go away on their own.

You are not to blame for becoming ill, but you are responsible if you refuse to seek treatment and get better. You are not to blame for making mistakes or failing during a time of illness, but you are responsible if you continue making the same mistakes. Psychiatric treatment is not a sign of weakness or madness, it is a sign of strength, self-awareness, and self-esteem.

Psychotherapy is a fantastic tool for improving your quality of life. It helps you develop various skills, including:

Self-awareness

Through psychotherapy, you learn to know yourself very well, which helps you better understand your feelings and emotions, enabling you to deal with them more effectively (fear, guilt, anger, sadness, neediness...).

Communication skills

Your communication skills improve, making your life flow more smoothly in all aspects. Your professional and personal success is closely tied to your ability to communicate with others and with yourself.

Problem-solving and decision-making

Your decision-making becomes quicker, more confident, and clearer. This is because your thoughts and emotions not only become clearer and lighter, but they also start working together toward a common goal. This way, you stop living in contradiction and indecision, and stop sabotaging your own life.

Self-esteem

Your self-esteem increases exponentially. You learn to accept and deal with both your good and bad sides. You learn to enjoy your own company and to feel good about yourself, even when alone. You learn to view your problems objectively and clearly, and you learn to make the right decisions for the betterment of your life.

Interpersonal relationships

Your relationships with others—family, friends, or partners—become much more harmonious and enjoyable. This is because you learn to manage your own needs and stop placing that burden on your relationships. You stop expecting someone else to make you happy because you already know how to make yourself happy. Any relationship you have becomes a bonus in your life, not a burden, problem, dependency, or conflict.

Stress control and tolerance

With psychotherapy, your anxiety ceases to be your enemy and becomes your best ally. It’s impossible to be anxiety-free, but it is possible to use anxiety to your advantage. This way, you stop having episodes of extreme anxiety and panic, procrastination, and avoidance of anxiety-inducing situations, and start using anxiety as a source of energy to become more productive, as well as a warning mechanism to help you decide which paths and decisions to take or avoid.

Capacity to love

You learn to stop associating love with your lack or neediness, and instead begin to experience this feeling in its fullness, free of anxieties, fears, guilt, anger, or neediness.

Take care of yourself, invest in your life! Schedule your first session today and see how you feel afterward.

It is a psychotherapeutic method aimed at promoting self-awareness, developing the capacity to think, and providing a range of psychological transformations. With the goal of helping to resolve individual difficulties and suffering, it seeks a deeper understanding of the nature and origin of problems. In this way, it focuses on analyzing the complex emotional life and its unconscious dimension, which is a fundamental part of the human condition. Sometimes, people repeat destructive behaviors, engage in dysfunctional and unsatisfactory relationships, and inhibit emotional, creative, and professional development.

This treatment is suitable for those who feel trapped by recurring psychological issues that prevent the development of their potential and a sense of well-being with their partners, family, and friends.

Psychoanalytic treatment consists of regular sessions between the patient and the psychoanalyst. The continuity, frequency, stability, and confidentiality inherent in the analytic space allow the patient and psychoanalyst to understand what is happening on a deeper level.

Time is a determining factor in psychoanalytic treatment, as psychoanalysis does not offer quick solutions. Time, along with attention and thought, enables lasting and authentic changes, even when dealing with severe emotional issues.

The Lisbon Elite Mind Center is a mental health clinic that offers integrated treatments in Psychiatry, Psychology, and a holistic approach, with the goal of helping patients overcome emotional and psychological challenges and achieve mental and emotional balance.

Our team is composed of highly qualified specialists, including psychiatrists and psychologists with extensive clinical and academic experience, internationally recognized for their excellence and innovation in the field of mental health.

We offer personalized treatments that combine the best of Psychiatry and Psychology with a holistic approach, such as nutrition, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and other complementary practices tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

In Lisbon, Cascais, Porto, and online.

To schedule your appointment, you can contact us through our website, by phone, or via email. Our patient support team is available to help you find the best time for your appointment.

At the LEM Center, we believe in a personalized and patient-centered approach that not only treats symptoms but also addresses the underlying causes of psychological suffering. Our goal is to promote the overall well-being and personal growth of each individual.

No, we address a wide range of mental health issues, from daily emotional challenges, cognitive optimization, and high-performance consultations to more severe psychiatric conditions. Each treatment plan is tailored to the specific needs of the patient.

The first consultation costs 100 euros and lasts approximately 40 minutes. Subsequent consultations also cost 100 euros and last up to 40 minutes. Subsequent consultations are crucial for monitoring the patient's progress, adjusting the treatment as needed, and ensuring that mental health goals are achieved.

Please contact our patient support team to verify which health insurance plans are accepted and the available payment options.

Each treatment plan is defined after an initial assessment, where the mental health professional analyzes the needs and goals of the patient. Based on this assessment, a personalized plan is created that may include individual therapy, medication, and other interventions.

In the first appointment, you will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns and goals with one of our specialists. This initial consultation is essential for understanding your needs and developing an effective treatment plan.

The duration of treatment varies according to the individual needs of each patient. Some may require short-term interventions, while others may need longer-term support. Our goal is to provide ongoing support until the patient achieves their mental health objectives.

Yes, we offer family and couples therapy services to help resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen emotional bonds within the family or relationship.

Confidentiality is a priority at the LEM Center. All patient information is handled with the highest degree of privacy and security, in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

When dealing with life's struggles, it helps to have someone to talk to. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, or a sudden loss, we can help. Have your consultation in the privacy and comfort of your home. You don't have to face everything alone; we are here to help you!

Some of the most common benefits associated with online therapy include:

• No geographical limits: With online consultations, there’s no longer a need to look for a mental health professional within the confines of your city.

• Efficiency: If you have a demanding professional life, you likely have very little time available. With online consultations, you can receive help 24/7.

• Stigma: Often, people don’t schedule mental health appointments due to the stigma surrounding them. In fact, some people who do schedule appointments fail to show up for the session because of this unfortunate stigmatization of mental health. With online treatment, that stigma disappears.

• Privacy/Confidentiality: Online consultations offer users total privacy and confidentiality.

• Convenience: You don’t have to fight traffic or worry about fitting another appointment into your day. We are more accessible than conventional healthcare.

Absolutely. Over the past decade, numerous studies have demonstrated the effective potential of online consultations.

With online consultations, we have also been able to assist our expatriates, patients with reduced mobility, and those unable to leave home due to various psychological reasons (mainly severe anxiety states or agoraphobia).

The demand for these consultations has exceeded all expectations, and we currently have patients across four continents.

In our opinion, psychiatrists should continually update their technical and scientific knowledge and actively seek the best treatment methods based on the best national and international guidelines, in a serious and conscientious manner.

This approach also allows us to provide ongoing support for patients who, for various reasons, travel frequently or have a busy lifestyle due to professional or family commitments.

The duration of video consultations is the same as that of in-person consultations. Consultations will be conducted via Zoom, which is completely secure.

We are available to clarify any other questions you may have.

The online consultation costs 80 euros.

The payment for online consultations should be made online through the link https://clinicadaboavista.com/marcar-consulta.

Prescriptions will be sent to your email at the end of each consultation.