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Pedro H. Gatti Lima
Psychologist
CRP: 06/81026
Temas de interesse


Becoming an Adult: Between Freedom and Responsibility
Becoming an adult arrives quietly, almost without warning. Suddenly, life asks for choices that once felt distant. You have to take care...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Sep 222 min read


The Weight of Change and the Courage to Begin Again
Moving to another country means carrying in our suitcases not only clothes and documents, but also dreams, fears, and countless imagined...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Sep 152 min read


Adolescence: A Journey for Teens and Parents
Adolescence is not just a phase of life—it is a crossing, a passage marked by transformations that can be both beautiful and challenging....
Pedro Gatti Lima
Sep 62 min read


Frustration: When a Dream Weighs More Than It Should
We’ve all poured our hearts into a dream. We’ve sacrificed, dedicated ourselves fully, believing that once we achieved it, everything...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Aug 252 min read


Repression or Recognition: The Weight We Carry Without Noticing
How many times have you swallowed a response, held back a cry, or avoided saying something important because “it wasn’t the right time”?...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Aug 92 min read


When a Song Speaks for You
Have you ever been caught off guard by a song that brought tears to your eyes — and you couldn’t quite explain why? Sometimes all it...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Aug 12 min read


Impostor Syndrome and the Burden of High Performance
Você se sente cansado, mas ainda acha que não fez o suficiente? Descubra como a síndrome do impostor, a cultura da alta performance e a culpa pelo descanso afetam profissionais bem-sucedidos — e como criar alternativas mais saudáveis.
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jul 282 min read


The Loneliness of Being Far Away and the Rediscovery of Self
Estar longe de casa, da família ou do país de origem pode despertar uma solidão difícil de nomear. Mas também pode abrir caminhos para uma redescoberta de si mesmo. Neste texto, convido você a refletir sobre os desafios de viver longe, a importância do autocuidado e os pequenos rituais que ajudam a se reconectar com o que importa — inclusive com partes esquecidas de si.
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jul 192 min read


Pay Attention to What You Dream — Something Inside You Wants to Be Seen
Have you ever had a strange dream that stayed with you long after waking? Maybe it seemed like a random, confusing story your brain made...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jul 122 min read


Do You Play Because You Love It or Because You Can’t Face the World?
“For a long time, my entire world fit inside a screen.” Leaving the house felt unbearable. Just the thought of running into someone in...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jul 53 min read


Let’s Talk About Guilt
Guilt is a deeply human emotion — and often one of the most complex. At times, it acts like a signal: a sign that something we did may...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jun 273 min read


Learning to Value Yourself: You Deserve to See Yourself Through Kinder Eyes
Many people struggle to recognize their own worth. They downplay their achievements, deflect compliments, and carry a constant sense that...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jun 222 min read


Brief Psychotherapy: Emotional Care with a Clear Beginning, Middle, and End
Have you ever felt stuck in a difficult moment but didn’t know where to begin? Sometimes emotional suffering arises in response to...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jun 202 min read


Stuck at a Crossroads? When Planning the Future Feels Overwhelming
Feeling anxious about the future—especially when it comes to career changes, long-postponed projects, or life transitions—is more common...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jun 132 min read


Projection and Idealization: How Our Inner World Shapes Our Relationships
In human relationships, it’s common to unknowingly project parts of ourselves onto others — aspects we may struggle to recognize or...
Pedro Gatti Lima
Jun 64 min read


Behind the Role: The Human Side of Leadership
Leadership is not merely about holding a title or being in charge. At its core, to lead is to take responsibility — for yourself, for...
Pedro Gatti Lima
May 302 min read


Exploring Identity and Sexuality
Talking about sexual orientation often means stepping into uncertain territory—full of doubts, expectations, fears, and, at times,...
Pedro Gatti Lima
May 232 min read


I Know I Need Therapy, But I Don’t Want It: Why is it so hard to change?
Living in repetitive cycles can feel like being stuck — but oddly, there’s a kind of comfort in it. These patterns are familiar. They’re...
Pedro Gatti Lima
May 162 min read


“We are one” — when love turns into self-erasure.
“We are one” — when love turns into self-erasure.
Pedro Gatti Lima
May 122 min read


Self-care isn’t selfish: how to care for yourself during difficult times
In a world where emotional exhaustion feels almost normal, many of us are expected to handle everything — work, family, studies, social...
Pedro Gatti Lima
May 22 min read
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