SHIRLA DE MAGALHÃES, LMFT, RPT-S, RSP
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Narrative Therapy

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Our lives are shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves and the experiences that have influenced us. Sometimes, difficult life events, trauma, loss, or painful relationships can become the dominant story, making it difficult to recognize our strengths, resilience, and possibilities for growth.

Narrative Therapy is a collaborative and respectful approach that invites you to explore the stories that have shaped your life while creating space for new perspectives to emerge. Rather than viewing you as the problem, Narrative Therapy recognizes that problems are separate from who you are. Together, we examine how certain beliefs, experiences, and life circumstances have influenced your story and identify the values, strengths, and moments of resilience that may have been overlooked.

As we begin to understand your experiences through a broader lens, you can develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and discover alternative stories that better reflect your authenticity, wisdom, and capacity for healing.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions, Narrative Therapy can help you reconnect with your inner strengths and become the author of a story that is grounded in hope, meaning, and possibility.

Healing does not require erasing the past. Instead, it invites us to honor every chapter while recognizing that your story is still unfolding.

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  • Home
  • Our Therapists
    • Shirla de Magalhães
    • Marisse Almazan
    • Marissa Ayala
  • Expressive Therapies
    • Sandplay
    • Play Therapy
    • Therapeutic Art
    • SoulCollage®
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
    • EMDR
    • Jungian, Depth-Oriented & Psychodynamic Therapy
    • IFS
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Attachment
    • Mindfulness-Based Approaches
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