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Find Portuguese-speaking Therapists & Counselors in Iowa City, IA.

 

A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If Portuguese is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a Portuguese-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown Iowa City, the suburbs of Iowa City, other nearby places such as Waterloo, Rock Island, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed Portuguese-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

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Clients who work with me typically will experience improvements in their body image and a greater mind-body connection. I truly believe in bodily and treatment autonomy and I will help guide you along the way to the goals you hope to achieve.

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My approach is based on a foundation of creating safety and a Health at Every Size© philosophy. From there, I will work with you to identify the evidenced-based approaches that make sense for the symptoms you are currently experiencing.

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I explore with you what you want to achieve and how I may be best able to help you on this journey.

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I work with the client to set attainable goals. We look at life patterns and which ones need to be broken or changed and go from there. You know you best. I am here to come along side and help unpack the burdens that way you down.


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I work with the client to set attainable goals. We look at life patterns and which ones need to be broken or changed and go from there. You know you best. I am here to come along side and help unpack the burdens that way you down.

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I use several different approaches or theories in therapy as I believe no one approach fits all clients. I believe that one must take a holistic approach to overall health. `

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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.


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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that our behaviors, how we feel, act, in a given situation, are a result of the beliefs we have about that situation. If you are willing to investigate your beliefs and adjust them to fit today's reality, you will feel and act differently.

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