Dra. Mariana Lage - Psicóloga especialista em EMDR e Brainspotting

Stepping out of alert mode is possible.

Psychotherapy · Trauma · EMDR · Brainspotting

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EMDR
Reprocessing
Brainspotting
Processing
CBT
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
CRP 01/8814
UnB · Master's · 20 years
Online & in-person
Individual · Online groups
Associação Brasileira do Trauma Brainspotting AIBAPT — Associação Ibero-Americana de Psicotrauma TCO TraumaClinic
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"The goal is not to relive the suffering, but to reorganize the experience so it stops commanding the present."

METHOD 01

EMDR

A scientifically recognized approach to trauma treatment. Through bilateral stimulation, it helps the brain reprocess memories that remain emotionally activated.

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METHOD 02

Brainspotting

It accesses deeper levels of emotional processing through visual focus, working with material that is not always accessible through talk alone.

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How it can help

IN PRACTICE

Common situations in my practice. They are generic examples, without any data that could identify patients — only to illustrate the type of work we develop together.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT

Intense anxiety after workplace harassment, with time off work

When the work environment becomes a source of distress, anxiety episodes may appear, sometimes alongside other suffering, such as using alcohol to ease tension.

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We work on desensitizing work-related memories, reducing reactivity, and safely rebuilding the possibility of returning to professional life.

ABUSE EXPERIENCES

Anxiety and depression linked to abuse experiences

Experiences of abuse leave deep marks. When there is also an ongoing judicial process, each step can reactivate the pain and retraumatize.

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The focus is on reducing anxiety and depression, offering stabilization resources, and supporting the person throughout the process, always respecting their window of tolerance.

Each process is unique. These examples do not represent specific patients and do not replace an individual assessment.

About me

Welcoming. Listening. Reorganizing.

My mission is to transform trauma into care, breaking patterns that cross generations. The process is gradual: first safety, then work with memories, always with ethics and respect for your pace.

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Dra. Mariana Lage

Courses & training

DEVELOPMENT

In addition to clinical care, I offer training focused on emotional and professional skills, open to the general public and to psychologists.

COURSE 01

Social skills

A practical training to communicate with clarity, set boundaries, and build healthier relationships. Designed for the general public and for psychologists who want to broaden their clinical repertoire.

General public For psychologists
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COURSE 02

Stress management

Evidence-based tools to recognize signs of overload, regulate the nervous system, and recover balance in everyday personal and professional life.

Practical Evidence-based
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NEW GROUP · ONLINE

When the Body Asks to Be Heard

Online therapeutic group for people who live in constant alert mode. 11 weekly meetings, Thursdays 7–9 pm (BRT). The first cohort is complete — the next one opens a waiting list.

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Therapy Groups

GROUP BRAINSPOTTING

Beyond individual therapy, I offer Brainspotting therapy groups — a powerful experience of collective processing, in weekly or biweekly cycles, in-person in Brasília.

FORMAT 01

Weekly Brainspotting Group

Weekly meetings with a fixed group. The bond among participants deepens and processing gains continuity. Ideal for those seeking consistency and gradual transformation.

In person Brasília
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FORMAT 02

Immersion

In-person meetings from Friday to Sunday, in an intensive format. More details coming soon.

In person Friday to Sunday Small groups
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Readings & reflections

BLOG
Trauma · 5 min

Living in a state of alert: what anxiety is trying to tell you

How the body learns to protect itself — and why sometimes it does not switch off.

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EMDR · 4 min

How the brain reprocesses difficult memories

What happens, in practice, in an EMDR session.

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Relationships · 6 min

After an abusive relationship: rebuilding yourself

Paths to recover trust in yourself, at your own pace.

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FIRST SESSION

What to expect from your first session

A process built with you, at your pace, within an evidence-based method and the CFP Code of Ethics — with no promise of results.

01 · WELCOME

You're heard, no pressure

No long forms. No intrusive questions. You say what you want, at your own pace, about what you're going through.

02 · LISTENING

I listen, without judgment

I ask questions to understand the context. I also explain how I work — you get to know me and decide if you want to continue.

03 · COLLABORATION

We decide together

I propose paths, but the choice is yours — always. There is no commitment to continue if it does not make sense.

04 · CONFIDENTIALITY

Professional confidentiality guaranteed

Everything shared is covered by confidentiality — per the CFP Code of Ethics. No data is shared.

05 · FREQUENCY

Frequency & arrangements

We talk about frequency (weekly, biweekly) and format — always adapted to your routine.

06 · FOLLOW-UP

Adjustments whenever you need

At any time, you can ask questions, change frequency, or end the process.

Professional confidentiality
Full CFP coverage
CFP Code of Ethics
Resolution 010/2005
Scientific evidence
EMDR · Brainspotting · CBT
NEXT STEP

Start with an initial conversation.

No commitment. A first step, at your pace. Tell me a little about what brings you here and I will explain how I can help. From there, we decide together the next step.

Online services · Individual · Portuguese & English

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Professional confidentiality guaranteed In accordance with the CFP Code of Ethics