About Me

Welcome! I’m Maria Matias, a psychotherapist and advocate for personal growth, emotional well-being, and professional empowerment. With a background that spans psychotherapy, mentorship, and community support, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and uncover their full potential.​

 

My Practice

Based in Lisbon, Portugal, I provide psychotherapy services in the private sector, drawing from my training as a candidate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Associação Portuguesa de Psicoterapia Psicanalítica (APPSI). My approach emphasizes self-exploration and meaningful connection, offering a safe, compassionate space for clients to work through personal difficulties and achieve lasting change.​I also engage with initiatives that bring psychoanalysis to the forefront of cultural and therapeutic conversations. Through group therapy, workshops, and events with the Centro de Criação Psicanalítica at APPSI, I aim to make this profound therapeutic approach accessible and relevant to modern life.​​

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My Work Beyond the Therapy Room

As Co-Founder of Janis Women, I am committed to empowering women by providing accessible, high-quality mentoring services. Our mission is to connect women with mentors who guide them in overcoming professional challenges, helping them achieve their goals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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What Guides Me

My work is rooted in the belief that meaningful growth begins with self-awareness and is sustained through supportive relationships. Whether in the therapy room, mentoring sessions, or community initiatives, I strive to help individuals build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive.