Introducing Life in Balance Therapy.
Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.
Welcome, Bem Vindo, Bienvenido!
I am Maira, therapist and founder of Life in Balance Therapy. I am thrilled to share a culturally sensitive and unique therapeutic approach as an active participant in our sessions. And yes, that means, together, we will likely laugh, cry, discuss relationships, worries, fears, and/or self sabotaging but all in an effort to help you move forward into the person you know you can be.
I work with adults, teens and families and have been in this field since 2006, having conducting over 20 thousand sessions and assessments. My background includes EMDR, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, family systems therapy, expert witnessing, client advocacy, and four years as a career coach.
I am inspired by social justice, children’s rights, native indigenous cultures and preservation, traveling, music and dance. I am Brazilian and also offer therapy in Portuguese. I have been lucky to live, work and enjoy sunny San Diego since 1996.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
All in-person appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms, complimentary tea and water and individualized care.
In-Person or remote options
Our office is conveniently located in San Diego, La Jolla. Can’t make it into the office? No worries–we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.
Try something new
Begin exploring and improving the quality of your relationships, getting attuned with your true potential and manifesting your goals.
Target specific issues
Anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, depression, grief, navigating work, family and intimate relationships (including LGBTQIA), difficulties with sex and sexuality, life adjustments, acculturation, discrimination and bullying, addictions, recovering from cults and narcissistic relationships, domestic violence, relationship power and aggression, self sabotaging tendencies, low self esteem, irrational fears, lack of boundaries, fertility issues, and coping with unexpected changes.
MAIRA’S SERVICES
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Therapy
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Group Therapy
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Career Coaching
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Document Preparation
PARTNERS
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Dr. Danielle Nahas, PsyD
Brief Online Psychotherapy and Parent Training.
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Dr. Patricia Lotufo
Linea Chiropractic + Wellness
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Elka Haeckel
Yoga, Health and Meditation Retreats, Life-Coaching
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Brittney Watson, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Psychiatry, Medication Evaluation and Management
“Maira helped me feel safe and comfortable, her services aligned with my needs, she was flexible, honest and kind, with a great sense of humor. Life in Balance Therapy helped me check off all the boxes.”
— LUISA H., CLIENT
Blog - “My people, Minha Gente, Mi Gente”
Here you will find topics of Self Help, Issues and potential solutions raised by my clients and the community, as well as advocacy for necessary political reforms aiming to protect the most vulnerable populations. You will find topics that inspire me and petitions for causes that I am proud to fight for. When we connect and support each other, our voices become stronger!!
