Professional Counseling in English Lisbon & Mafra · Portugal
Professional Counseling in English Lisbon & Mafra · Portugal
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Meet Arlette
Arlette Kassel
MA, LMFT, ATR — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (California, USA) LMFT #52479 · Registered Art Therapist (ATCB) ATR #12-072
Understanding is important. So is what you do next. My style is warm, conversational and active — I want to help you turn understanding into meaningful, lasting change.
Understanding Is Important. So Is What You Do Next.
Starting counseling can feel uncomfortable. My style is warm, conversational and active. I want to understand what brought you here, but also help you figure out what you want to be different.
I look for patterns — what keeps happening, what gets in the way, what still works and where there may be possibilities you haven't considered.
My goal is to help you turn understanding into meaningful, lasting change.
A Creative Path to Counseling
Before becoming a therapist, I studied history, trained in architectural design and worked for many years as an architect. I later returned to graduate school to study Marriage & Family Therapy and Art Therapy.
That background still influences how I work. Creativity in counseling doesn't necessarily mean making art. It can mean looking at something differently and discovering possibilities where things previously felt stuck.
Background
Education & Certifications
Licensure & Certification
— Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist – California, USA, #52479
​— ATCB Registered Art Therapist – ATR #12-072
Education
— MA, Psychology — Marriage & Family Therapy & Art Therapy, Phillips Graduate Institute
​— MA, Architectural Design, UCLA
​— BA, History, UCLA
Areas of Particular Interest
Where Arlette can help
Couples & Relationship Counseling
Midlife, Creativity & Reinvention
Family Relationships
Life Transitions & Difficult Decisions
Grief & Loss
Infidelity & Rebuilding Trust
Adjusting to Life Abroad
Availability
Working with Arlette
SESSIONS
Online via secure platform, and in-person in the Lisbon/Mafra area
Languages
English
Client Focus
Adults & Couples (18+)
"I've been there — anxious about picking up the phone, afraid to open up to a stranger, or having had counseling before without finding it helped very much. Clients tell me I'm warm & approachable, and they appreciate the concrete strategies I offer along with deep empathy and active listening. Call me and we'll chat about how I might be able to help you on your journey of self-discovery."
Arlette Kassel
Ready to get started?
Book a free 15–20 minute consultation call with either Steven or Arlette to see if our approach is a good fit for your needs.