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


How the Quest for Inner Peace Can Quietly Take Your Life Over
Descubra como a busca por estabilidade e conforto pode estar impedindo seu crescimento pessoal. Entenda a importância do atrito, do enfrentamento e da psicoterapia para viver plenamente.
Pedro Gatti Lima
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Beyond Labels: Genuinely Understanding Your Emotions
There’s a growing tendency to turn any emotional discomfort into a diagnosis. With so much information circulating online, we start to believe that every difficulty must have a clinical name — as if feeling anxiety, lack of focus, or irritation were always signs of a disorder. But human experience can’t be reduced to categories. When something troubles us, it’s natural to look for an explanation. A label can bring immediate relief — the sense that we finally understand what’s
Pedro Gatti Lima
Dec 11, 20252 min read


The Shadow That Follows You Through the Year-End Celebrations
Year-end gatherings often bring moments of connection, conversation, and celebration. But for many people, this season also awakens anxiety and a sense of exposure. Being in a group, seeing family or colleagues again, and feeling the need to “perform” socially can activate quiet fears: the fear of not measuring up, of seeming out of place, or of being judged. Much of this discomfort is linked to the image we learn to present to the world — what Jung called the persona . This
Pedro Gatti Lima
Dec 11, 20252 min read


The Burden of Constant Strength: Silent Exhaustion and the Call to Healing
Procure ajuda se você sente que está carregando tudo sozinho. A psicoterapia é um espaço seguro para reencontrar equilíbrio. Agende uma sessão.
Pedro Gatti Lima
Nov 7, 20252 min read


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 22, 20252 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 15, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 9, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 5, 20253 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 27, 20253 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 22, 20252 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 20, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 6, 20254 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 30, 20252 min read
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