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Sit With Sharifa MSW LCSW

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Hi, I'm Sharifa and I've been a therapist for 10 years. I help English-speaking immigrants, expats and international communities cope with political stress. I am passionate about accessible mental health for BIPOC, Queer and Trans, immigrant/expat, neurodivergent individuals, especially those from the African diaspora.

I use IFS for trauma informed healing from systemic racism, family problems, and political stress like war, racism, poverty, housing crisis', immigration policy, etc. I offer walk & talk nature therapy for in person sessions in Lisbon or a secure online platform for cleints across Portugal & internationally.

Anxiety and depression aren't just personal hurdles, they are often the cost of surviving systems not built for humans to thrive. We will work side-by-side to unburden the "shoulds" and empower your "wants & needs".

No commitment required. Let's see if we're a good fit.

Credentials & Experience

  • English-speaking therapist in Lisbon.
  • MSW from #6 Social Work program in USA. Regionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Black woman, mother, lifelong immigrant, and community activist
  • Specializing in political stress, family problems, life transitions, social impacts on health, burn out and tech stress
  • 14+ years of clinical experience

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My Training & Experience

ACT & FAP Training
IFS Level 1 Training
Betrayal Trauma Training
DBT Skills to Clinical Practice Training
DBT: Skills during a Pandemic Training
Couples in Distress Training
Family Healing through Support Network Training
Grief Counseling Training
Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Services

Psychotherapy

50 minute one-on-one sessions online, in person walk & talk sessions at Jardim Alameda, or in-home sessions on request.

Investment

Session fee: 100 euro/dollar per session. Sliding scale sessions as low as 60 for BIPOC cleints. Regional in-network insurance credentialed. 

FAQ

WHO

Enligh-speaking immigrants, expats and international community members coping with political stress like war, poverty, housing crisis', immigration policy, racism, etc. and life changes.

WHAT

Weekly one on one time to talk & heal. Confidential, clinically effective support and skill building.

WHEN

Weekly or biweekly depending on your needs. Initial 60 minute intake assessment and 50 minute sessions following assessment.

WHERE

Secure online platform from anywhere in the world. In person at Jardim Alameda in Lisbon.

WHY

You are so important; you deserve time to focus on yourself :)