Your story is unique.


And understanding it

is where real change begins.

Psychotherapy grounded in psychodynamic and person-centered approaches to help teens, young adults, and adults find clarity, balance, and lasting emotional growth.

Fernanda Amaral Couto, LMHC, LPC

Based in Scarsdale •
Serving clients in CT, NY, and Brazil

In-person and online sessions
in English and Portuguese

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Therapy helps you navigate change with clarity and compassion.

Life’s transitions or unexpected challenges can sometimes leave you feeling uncertain, anxious, or emotionally drained.

Therapy offers a safe, collaborative space to explore your experiences, understand your emotions, and strengthen your emotional well-being.

Together, we work toward restoring balance, building resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

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Meet Fernanda

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Fernanda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings.

“My work focuses on helping teenagers, young adults, and adults facing generalized anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, normal life transitions, loss, and trauma.”

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Her goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported: a space for self-discovery and healing at your own pace. Fernanda is licensed in New York and Connecticut and holds a Psychology license in Brazil.

Fernanda's Education and Expertise

My Therapeutic Approach

My practice integrates psychodynamic and person-centered frameworks, allowing clients to explore their past while receiving support in the present.

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I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques when appropriate, tailoring each session to your unique needs.

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This integration promotes personal growth and enhances emotional well-being. Clients may find their therapy experiences to be introspective, fostering greater self-awareness and deeper understanding of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Let’s start with a brief conversation.

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If you are not sure what to expect from psychotherapy work, I offer a
complimentary 15-minute consultation
to answer any questions.

Book Your Complimentary 15 min Consultation

Fees & Insurance

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Individual Sessions – $300
Couple Sessions – $350

I currently accept check, Venmo, and Zelle.

I am an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a monthly Superbill for clients who wish to submit it to their insurance company for possible reimbursement, depending on their out-of-network benefits.

If you have any questions about fees, payment options, or reimbursement, we can discuss them together to find what works best for you.

It’s completely normal to have questions before beginning therapy.

I hope these answers give you a clearer sense of what to expect and how we might work together.

You’re welcome to book a complimentary call or send me a message here.

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  • I specialize in older teens, young adults, and adult clients facing generalized anxiety, school avoidance, depression, self-esteem struggles, normal life transitions, as well as loss and trauma.

  • I frequently use a psychodynamic approach, acknowledging that past experiences shape the present.

    Exploring thoughts, feelings, and memories, clients can achieve deeper self-awareness, fostering personal growth and emotional healing.

    I also value integrating other therapeutic techniques when urgent crisis intervention is required, ensuring a holistic view of each client's unique needs.

  • Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Scarsdale, NY, and online sessions for clients throughout New York, Connecticut, and Brazil. Virtual sessions are conducted in a secure and confidential environment.

  • Sessions are available in English and Portuguese.

  • The complimentary call is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, your goals, and how we might work together.

    It’s also a time for you to ask questions and see if this feels like the right fit for you.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and are held weekly, though frequency can be adjusted based on your goals and needs.

  • I don’t work directly with insurance, but I can provide a monthly statement (a “superbill”) for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

  • My fees are a reference point, and we can discuss a sliding scale based on your specific needs

  • Due to licensing regulations, I can only provide therapy to clients in New York and Connecticut, whether in person or online, and online for clients in Brazil, where I hold a Psychology license.

“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom”.

- Socrates