About me
Hi, I’m Dr. Daniela De Medeiros.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with teens and adults from all walks of life.
Who I work with
A lot of the people I see are insightful and self-aware. They already understand their patterns. What they haven’t had is a place to actually change them. You can know exactly why you’re stuck and still be stuck. That’s usually where we begin.
How I work
Everyone is different, so I adapt my approach to each person’s individual needs. These are the evidence-based orientations and techniques I draw from most:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based practices
- Insight-oriented work
What that looks like in session
You don’t have to know what you need walking in. That part is my job. In the first few sessions I get a full picture of what has been happening and where it started, and from there we identify the focus of therapy together, the areas where you want change first.
I’ll tell you what I’m seeing and what I think will help. If something isn’t working, bring it up and we’ll redirect.
What I do not do is run a structured protocol, the kind of therapy where every session follows a set agenda for a set number of weeks. That works well for some people. It is not how I practice.
Health psychology
My interest in health psychology started with my own health. I spent a long time with symptoms nobody could explain, and I know what it is to be told, in so many words, that it is probably stress.
That experience shaped how I practice. I look at the whole person, body and mind included. Before we call something depression or anxiety, I want to know what else is going on physically, because chronic pain and chronic illness change your mental health in ways that are too often treated as separate problems.
If you live with a chronic illness, you already know how much of your energy goes into being believed.
Education and training
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
Concentration in Health Psychology
Albizu University, 2018
Master of Science in Psychology
Albizu University, 2013
Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling
University of Miami, 2011
Telehealth
I see clients in Miami, Florida and 40+ states through PSYPACT, in English and Portuguese.
Florida Licensed Psychologist (PY10790)
PSYPACT Authorized (APIT #25411)