Sea Mar -Community Health Centers

Education: Psychology

Institution: University of Sao Paulo

Area of Specialty: Mental Health treatment of adults and children, trained in Family Systemic Constellation, and neuropsychological assessment

Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Nayana Oliveira began to provide mental health therapy at Sea Mar’s Bellevue Behavioral Health clinic in June 2024. Nayana is highly experienced and certified clinical psychologist with 12+ years of professional experience with a focus on providing professional mental health services for all ages including, but not limited to issues related to: trauma, depression, anxiety, transitions, learning disabilities, and adjustment.

Nayan's specific areas of specialty are evidence-based treatment models including: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation using the biopsychosocial approach, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Committed Therapy (ACT), Compassion- Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness, and Family Systemic Constellation.

Services provided by Nayana address a diverse range of clients including age, race, and use of trilingual skills to build a deeper connection with clients. Nayana speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish proficiently.

Nayana has varied professional experiences working with individuals and families since 2012, including: neuropsychological evaluations, school counseling, clinical psychology, and family counseling. For four years Nayana was an official volunteer at UFG (Universidade Federal de Goias) in the Medicine field on the psycho-pediatric department. During this period, worked with Family Counseling, Neuropsychological Assessment and School Guidance.

In 2019, Nayana published a book called “Um Jeito Coracao de Educar”, and she has mental health services by use of Telehealth since the start of Covid-19 with teens and adults helping them to develop awareness, compassion, and acceptance to change themselves with kindness and competence.

In 2023, Nayana began facilitating Systemic Family Constellation services.

Nayana has a deep appreciation for aspects of the Pacific Northwest that enhance quality of life, including mountains, the ocean, and many outdoor activities. It’s joyful for her to appreciate nature. She loves to travel the world and experience new cultures. She believes in God and is a coffee lover.