Find Your Forward
Transferenz Counseling and Psychotherapy PLLC
A Professional Counseling practice serving Texas and the American expat community in Brazil.
Para informações sobre o Estudo de Orientação Profissional para Adolescentes Brasileiros 2024-25, clique aqui.
Gottman Method Couples Counseling
Expat Life
Career Counseling
What I Do
Gottman Method Couples Counseling
The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman’s research that began in the 1970’s and continues to this day. The research has focused on what makes relationships succeed or fail. From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a method of therapy that emphasizes a “nuts-and-bolts” approach to improving clients’ relationships. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. To help you productively manage conflicts, you will be given methods to manage “resolvable problems” and dialogue about “gridlocked” (or perpetual) issues. We will also work together to help you appreciate your relationship’s strengths and to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.
Expat Life
Often, the concerns and issues clients bring into therapy touch upon issues of their life's purpose, and finding meaning in what they do. Client's questions about career need more than just a referral out to some generic online career fit assessment. Consultations include the Strong Interest Inventory® and a deep-dive, personalized interpretative report designed to assist therapists in better addressing the underlying issues driving their client's questions surrounding possible vocational and academic paths.
Career Counseling
Is your teen still trying to find their way forward? Navigating the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be overwhelming for both teens and their parents. As your teen approaches these pivotal years, they may face uncertainty about their future—whether it’s choosing the right college, finding a career that aligns with their passions, or managing the anxiety that often accompanies these big decisions. My career counseling services are designed to guide your teen through this pivotal time, offering personalized support that helps them clarify their goals, build confidence, and make informed decisions. I specialize in helping English-speaking teens who are considering studying or eventually working in another country, providing them with the insights they need to succeed on a global scale. Additionally, I utilize the most trusted and reliable career assessment tests to ensure your teen receives the best guidance possible. Together, we can ensure your teen feels empowered to enter the next chapter of their life with clarity and purpose.
The Strong Interest Inventory® assessment is a career exploration and planning tool designed to identify an individual’s interests and work preferences. It helps people explore potential careers and educational pathways that align with their interests, leading to more informed decisions and successful, fulfilling careers.
Aconselhamento de Carreira Para Adolescentes
(em Inglês)
Estou procurando adolescentes brasileiros que falam inglês e que queiram discutir opções de carreira e objetivos acadêmicos. Essas são três sessões individuais, terminando com o adolescente fazendo o Strong Interest Inventory. A segunda será realizada em inglês, mas os pais receberão uma cópia dos resultados do Strong Interest Inventory em português. Seu/sua filho/a adolescente ainda está tentando encontrar seu melhor caminho à frente? Navegar pela transição da adolescência para a vida adulta pode ser avassalador e estressante tanto para os adolescentes quanto para seus pais. À medida que seu/sua filho/a adolescente se aproxima desses anos cruciais, ele/a pode enfrentar incertezas sobre seu futuro — seja para escolher a faculdade certa, encontrar uma carreira que se alinhe com suas paixões ou administrando a ansiedade que geralmente acompanha essas grandes decisões. Meu serviço de aconselhamento de carreira é projetado para orientar seu/sua filho/a adolescente durante esse momento crucial, oferecendo suporte personalizado que o ajudará a esclarecer seus objetivos, tornando-o/a mais confiante para tomar decisões mais acertadas. Sou especialista em ajudar adolescentes que falam inglês e que estão pensando em estudar ou eventualmente trabalhar em outro país, fornecendo os insights de que precisam para ter sucesso em escala global. Além disso, utilizo testes de avaliação de carreira confiáveis e eficazes para garantir que seu/sua filho/a adolescente receba a melhor orientação possível. Juntos, podemos garantir que seu/sua filho/a se sinta capacitado/a para entrar no próximo capítulo de sua vida com clareza e propósito. Não há nenhuma taxa para este serviço.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please feel free to reach out to us.
Office:
On Avenida Paulista near Estação Consolação
About
My name is Kerry Bohannon
I am psychotherapist and career counselor living in São Paulo, Brazil. I received my Master's in Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Business Administration at Saint Thomas University in Houston. I specialize in working with couples and individuals in the expat community, and with teens (both American and Brazilian).
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Certified Administrator of the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory
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Level 2 in Gottman Method Couples Counseling
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Texas License #91584
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Member, Conselho de Auto Regulamentação da Terapia Holística
