{"id":18,"date":"2015-04-29T04:36:23","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T04:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themerain.com\/demo\/charm\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-12-17T00:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:03:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">I support you in building a brighter life<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">I will help you stabilize and improve your mental health, whether you&#8217;re overwhelmed by your life abroad, your stressful job, or your personal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I will help you find resources to overcome life challenges and deal with unpleasant emotions. <em><br><\/em>I&nbsp;integrate&nbsp;humanistic-existential therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and coaching methods to support you holistically.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">About me<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-911 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-920x1379.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_3342-scaled.jpeg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">10 years of work with people from 25+ nationalities, my goal is always the same: <strong>help you feel happy about your life every day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">My journey has taken me from Poland to Berlin and now to Leiria, Portugal, where I live and work. I hold a degree in Psychology from Maria Curie-Sk\u0142odowska University in Lublin and completed the Psychological Support Program at the Institute of Integral Gestalt Psychotherapy in Krak\u00f3w.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Having lived in three different countries, I deeply understand the challenges of adapting to new cultures, building a life abroad, and finding your place in a foreign environment. My experience also includes working with remote workers and digital nomads, so I\u2019m familiar with the unique pressures of balancing work and life while on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">In my practice, I blend humanistic-existential therapy with coaching techniques to create a tailored approach for each client. I\u2019m also actively learning Somatic Experiencing therapy, which helps clients release stress and trauma stored in the body. This combination allows me to support you in a holistic way &#8211; addressing your mind, emotions, and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re struggling with burnout, cultural adaptation, or personal growth, I\u2019m here to help you uncover your authentic self, build healthier relationships, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>1:1 support<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing continuous emotional support and guidance. It is for you if you need help in managing day-to-day emotional health, building resilience, and strengthening your mental well-being. It&#8217;s particularly beneficial during times of crisis or when navigating prolonged periods of stress, providing a reliable source of support to help maintain your psychological health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lauradasilvaezequiel.com\/?page_id=636\">SCHEDULE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>ADHD Diagnosis<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a structured type of consultation based on the standardized Diagnostic Interview. 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