Ana Beatriz

Mrs Ana Beatriz Zimmermann Guimarães

Psychoanalyst

“Desde 2009 que atiendo pacientes de todas las edades y problemáticas. Ha trabajado por mas de 10 anos en la salud publica de Rio de Janeiro con pacientes con trastornos mentales graves. Por 9 años trabajé en Argentina donde actué con la urgencia subjetiva, en la salud publica y en escuelas con chicos y adolescentes.”

About Me

As a psychoanalyst, I offer a deep, steady space for individuals navigating life's complexities. Since 2009, I have accompanied people of all ages through diverse challenges. My experience includes over ten years in public health, supporting those with severe mental health issues. I also spent nine years in Argentina, supporting children, adolescents, and addressing acute emotional distress in schools. This broad background allows me to sensitively guide you towards profound understanding and lasting change.

Approach

Tras tantos años de trabajo clínico, ofrezco un espacio donde atendemos el ritmo emocional de cada persona y las urgencias que pueden aparecer en la vida cotidiana. Trabajo desde Buenos Aires y también en línea, en portugués o español, con sesiones que combinan escucha sostenida, contención en crisis y reflexiones que ayudan a nombrar lo que cuesta decir. Entre sesiones suelen quedar pequeñas tareas de observación o práctica para sostener cambios. Quienes buscan acompañamiento profundo y estable suelen encontrar aquí un lugar útil.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Prevention

    Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Rehabilitation

    Structured programmes that help people recover functioning after addiction, injury, or severe mental illness through therapy, skills training, and ongoing support.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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  • Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalyst

    A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professional

Psicologa, Psicoanalista

Qualifications

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Instituto de Psiquiatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Rio de Janeiro

Service Areas

Online consultations offered

In-person & Online

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina