Boca Raton, FL · Terapia em português
Portuguese-Speaking Therapist in Boca Raton
Therapy in Portuguese, directly with a Florida-licensed clinician. No interpreter, no translating your own feelings into a second language.
- Florida LCSW #SW19846 · 14+ years of clinical practice
- Sessions in English, Português or Español
- In person in Boca Raton, or by secure video anywhere in Florida
- Confidential and HIPAA-compliant
South Florida is home to one of the largest Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking communities in the United States, from Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach to Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek. Yet finding a licensed therapist who can hold a full session in Portuguese is still hard.
Najla Sallum is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW19846) with more than 14 years of clinical practice, working in Portuguese, Spanish and English. Sessions happen in Portuguese from start to finish, in person at the Boca Raton office or by secure video anywhere in Florida.
What people come in for
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and grief
- Couples and family conflict
- Adjusting to life in the United States, and homesickness
- Children and teens growing up between two cultures
Why the language matters
Anyone who has moved countries knows the feeling: the sentence comes out smaller than the feeling behind it. You choose the word you know, not the word you mean. In therapy that is not a small thing, because how precisely you can say something is the raw material of the work.
Speaking your own language in session means you do not have to simplify your story to fit your English. Families can also mix languages when parents and children are more comfortable in different ones.
Office and fees
The office is at 9825 Marina Boulevard in west Boca Raton. Weekday appointments run from 9 AM to 7 PM, and video sessions are available statewide.
Sessions are private pay. You receive a superbill you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, if your plan offers it.
How to get started
- STEP 1Free phone consultation
In Portuguese, if you prefer. A short call about fit and next steps.
- STEP 2Intake session
Your history and goals, in your own language.
- STEP 3Weekly sessions
In person in Boca Raton or by secure video.
Frequently asked
Is the whole session really in Portuguese?
Yes. Sessions happen in Portuguese from start to finish, directly with Najla. There is no interpreter.
Do I need to live near Boca Raton?
No. Secure video sessions reach anywhere in Florida. If you prefer in person, the office is in west Boca Raton.
Is there a page in Portuguese?
Yes. The full Portuguese page, with a contact form in Portuguese, is at auroracounselingcenter.com/pt.
Do you take insurance?
Sessions are private pay. You receive a superbill you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, if your plan offers it.
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Near the Boca Raton office
9825 Marina Boulevard, Suite 500, Boca Raton, FL 33428