Client Testimonials
It can help to see what clients have to say about working with Dr. Pereira. Read client testimonials to see client thoughts about therapy with Dr. Pereira.
Please also feel free to leave a client testimonial at the bottom of this page if you have worked with Dr. Pereira in the past.
Former Client
I have participated in therapy at many points in my life and can say without any reservation that my sessions with Dr. Pereira were the most helpful. In the past, therapy was mostly venting, and after sessions I would go home and cry because I did not have any skills to then deal with what I was going through. Dr. Pereira’s approach is dramatically different. With the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and focus on development of actual skills, I learnt skills to manage when I am having difficulty, and I have far less difficulties. I made more progress in therapy with Dr. Pereira over the past 10 weeks than I did in years of therapy in the past. Not only is Dr. Pereira easy to talk to and empathic, she has the knowledge and educational background that I needed to address my difficulties. I would recommend Dr. Pereira to anybody wanting to see actual change in their life.
Former Client
When I first met with Dr. Pereira I was experiencing physical health issues and was at a breaking point, which was due to significant levels of stress. I felt relaxed during our first session, and felt confident that there was confidentiality, which helped me to be open. Dr. Pereira’s probing and questions helped me to understand the roots of my difficulties, and I was able to see progress occurring. The out-of-session exercises helped me significantly. Not only were they interesting but I found that they worked. Across my sessions and with these exercises, I saw qualitative progress, changes in my behavior, and I better understood myself.
Therapy was significantly better than I ever imagined it would be. I felt reassured by Dr. Pereira’s scientific approach, and with the help of consistent evaluations, I could see that I wasn’t just talking but was making actual progress that I could see. I felt satisfied with Dr. Pereira’s knowledge base, calm demeanor and non-judgmental approach, which is very helpful for anybody going through challenges. I would absolutely recommend therapy with Dr. Pereira to anybody.
Former Client
Dr. Pereira has helped me immensely through our teletherapy work. Before working with her, I had experienced a lot of loss and my social anxiety was dominating my life. I was constantly having severe anxiety about people’s perceptions of me, to the point where it was difficult for me to go outside. Now, though my social anxiety is still there and I’m constantly working on it, I’m able to go to class, the library, social events, and be around new people without being paralyzed with anxiety like I was a year ago. I attribute this change to her kindness and compassion, as well as the large amount of exposure work we did over the past year. These exposures were key to the development of my coping skills and helping myself to realize my life isn’t actually the way my social anxiety had distorted it in my head. Additionally, the ease of scheduling and being able to attend appointments through teletherapy made it very convenient for me as a student. I feel that I would not have made it to 7th semester without Dr. Pereira’s support and our work together, and I highly recommend her to anyone who is struggling with mental illnesses like anxiety or depression.
Former Client
Former Client
Dr. Pereira’s calmness and time speaking with her helped me to realize that there was a light at the end of the tunnel…I didn’t feel as helpless and hopeless. By giving me homework, Dr. Pereira made me become more conscious of my thoughts throughout the week, not only in the sessions. Rating my mood especially helped me to become more aware and perceptive of my thoughts between sessions, which helped me to realize that I was doing the work and it wouldn’t get fixed just in the sessions…between the sessions the work was mine. Journaling, writing down my thoughts, and then restructuring them was very helpful.
Talking to Dr. Pereira was reassuring. It helped me to know that other people have gone through this before and that you can come through. I thought it was going to be a lifestyle for me and I would have to forever cope. I never thought it would end. I thought I would be an anxious, depressed person for the rest of my life and I didn’t realize that it could pass. Although it still comes in waves, it passes. Years later, I still refer to and use a lot of the techniques and counter-thoughts we worked on in therapy and they help. Coping with Life has become easier since meeting Dr. Pereira. I am 99% better now. I can’t remember the last time I had a panic or anxiety attack. I am off medications that I used to need. My moods are fine and I don’t have many swings. If I have a bad day, I know it is just a bad day, not a bad life. Even though my therapy has ended, it continues to help me.
Former Client
Former Client
Dr. Pereira was a very empathetic, patient and understanding counsellor. From our first session, I felt confident and satisfied in her level of professionalism and expertise in CBT. I greatly appreciated her efforts to make me feel supported and understood, and the sessions provided a level of accountability that motivated me to complete homework exercises and to make positive behavioural changes. Her counselling has definitely contributed to an improvement in my social anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Former Client
I sought out Dr. Pereira for guidance towards things I was struggling with. During the sessions, Dr. Pereira was affable, forthright and empathic. She drew attention to aspects of my like I otherwise would have continued to overlook and she has helped me to better understand what I was having difficulties with. Her sessions have been undoubtably helpful to me presently and will remain so in the future. I highly recommend seeking out Dr. Pereira for her guidance and expertise.
Former Client
At first I had my reservations about teletherapy in terms of its effectiveness to assist with my ability to express myself without in-person interaction but after my sessions began I could appreciate how intimate it still was without my having to sit face to face. I believe that the quality of my sessions was dependent on my ability to find a quiet and intimate spot in my home which I was able to do 95% of the time. Dr. Pereira was very easy to talk to. I liked the fact that she gave me assignments to get to the root of my issues then try to work on them both together and on my own. I enjoyed my experience with her and would recommend her services.
Former Client
Dr. Pereira was authoritative while still being empathetic and compasstionate to bring us to a point of communication we would not have reached otherwise. From couples counseling I gained an appreciation for my short comings in communcation that I would not have been enlightened to if not for in this setting.
Former Client
The fact that the approach used is to give you tools to deal with your personal situation instead of going straight to medication was fantastic. The tools given really work. Dr. Pereira is patient, attentive and it’s a comfortable feeling to talk to her. No judgment and a sincere approach to showing care to her patients is what stands out.
Former Client
Meeting with Dr. Pereira recently was a very pleasant experience. Even though the meeting was online, the overall experience was warm, inviting and very much engaging. I would recommend Dr. Pereira to anyone who requires the services she offers and I ensure you will not be disappointed.
Former Client
My sessions with Dr.Pereira were most wonderful, extremely helpful and I would recommend everyone to give it a try. Dr Pereira is very accepting, understanding and I did not feel judged at all. Now, after completing my sessions, this is the best I have ever felt about myself.
Former Client
My issues felt so much bigger than me. When I found Dr. Pereira, she helped me put things into perspective that even though my challenges are great, there are still many positives within my life that I had been ignoring. I really appreciated being able to speak with her as she was very warm and inviting. I felt like I could openly speak my truth without filter and without hiding any details.
Thank you Dr. Pereira, you have given me tools that I will now use in my life. I am very grateful for everything.
Former Client
Practical and realistic techniques were given to help coping with the ups and downs of life. Something I know I can use for the rest of my life. I feel my life has changed due to these sessions.
Former Client
Originally, I began therapy to learn new skills to cope. I was overall struggling with taking care of myself, getting through the day-to-day and knew I needed a new way to go about life. Therapy was tailored very well for my needs at the time, and the step-by-step progression of learning how to do exposures and work through my thoughts and feelings went in a very seamless order so that I was able to build on the skills that I already acquired, and then implement those skills as I was working on each set of issues. As a result of therapy, my general outlook of the world has shifted, my perceptions of other people, and my perceptions about how others perceive me – these areas especially improved a lot. I really feel like my life here has changed drastically, as a student at RUSVM, and with living in St. Kitts, away from my family support system. I found a way to create a support system within myself, and I already notice a huge change in just my first week of 7th by using the skills I learned in therapy. I’m just happier, which is something I truly didn’t expect to happen in vet school.
Former Client
Although it was difficult to speak about, even from the very first therapy session, I felt that Dr. Pereira was sympathetic and had a good understanding of what I experienced. I felt the skills that Dr. Pereira was teaching me were immediately helpful. Although I did cry a lot at first as I worked through past difficulties, I knew that this was a necessary part of the process. As we moved forward with the sessions, writing down my experiences and thoughts were extremely helpful: this was the first time that I actually wrote down the thoughts that were cluttering my head. These exercises stopped the ongoing chatter in my head, and made a huge impact on my ability to deal with difficult feelings. The sessions where we began addressing my stuck points were particularly helpful, as I then applied these skills through out-of-session assignments. The skills used stopped me from feeling guilty about things that I now understand were not in my control as a child. I was finally able to let go of the guilt and shame I felt.
Therapy helped me to see for the first time that what I experienced as a child was not normal, and that those in my life had an immense amount of control over my life (in the past and even in adulthood.) In learning these skills, I was also able to see how I was accepting those same behaviors from people in my life currently. I can now recognize red flags and when others are attempting to manipulate me. I am no longer afraid to stand up for myself and no longer tolerate manipulative behavior.
I highly recommend Dr. Pereira without any hesitation. She is definitely the best therapist I have seen. Her training and knowledge was very apparent, and her skills, empathy and compassion created a safe place for me to work through what was a lifetime of difficulties.
Former Client
Dr. Pereira entered my life when I needed her the most! Juggling school, life and past traumas were affecting my well being and I didn’t know what to do. I found myself always depressed, suicidal, and sad. But when I went to see Dr. Pereira, she made my life way better. I was able to talk through everything and put to words what I was feeling. She took time to understand me, my life, my relationships and did not judge me for anything. She stood by me through my milestones and through it all! I am off the island now but I would still recommend her to absolutely ANYONE and EVERYONE! Get help now.
Former Client
For me, after a while, it wasn’t just about seeing a therapist. It was more as if I was seeing a friend in Dr. Pereira. She was able to offer advice and help me to problem-solve in ways to help me cope with whatever I was going through at the time, and I knew that I was going to come out better than when I started the session.
I would definitely recommend to anybody to see a therapist because there are many times when we believe that the situation will just go away if we don’t talk about it, but I know for a fact now, that talking about it helps so much more than trying to cope with it yourself. I would recommend therapy to anybody.
Former Client
I struggled for years with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Dr. Pereira was the first counselor to actually walk me through understanding the condition, the triggers and the coping mechanisms. I also felt like I was getting professional assistance rather than just speaking to someone. I still use the coping mechanism on a daily basis and my quality of life and the quality of my relationships have improved.
Former Client
When I first met Dr. Pereira a few years back, I was in a really bad place. I was depressed, had low self-esteem and was having frequent anxiety and panic attacks, which had a really bad impact on my overall health. Doing simple day-to-day tasks was overwhelming and difficult. I couldn’t sleep for days, I got stomach ulcers, I would cry for hours, felt like I was suffocating, and I started to isolate myself from people. I didn’t have any proper perspective on life and I didn’t know what to do to fix this. I couldn’t function at all. This was my breaking point and when I decided to seek professional help once again.
At first I was kind of hesitant because 1) I didn’t want to feel judged and 2) I didn’t want to go on medication right away, because from my past experience seeking professional help I felt I was being drugged up too much, I couldn’t remember simple things and most days I felt numb or in a daze.
Dr. Pereira was kind and patient with me. In these sessions, she gave me some super helpful techniques to help me cope and navigate through life. With her help, I was able to recognize what triggered my anxiety and that it all mostly stemmed from PTSD from past experiences, and Bipolar II difficulties. If it were not for Dr. Pereira, I would not have gotten the correct treatment I needed.
Dr. Pereira helped me to learn how to control my emotions. She taught me how to control my panic/anxiety attacks by using different techniques and exercises. She offers great interventions and advice that made me feel comfortable and grounded. Therapy with her helped me a lot to understand what I was going through. A lot of persons didn’t understand what I was going through, and it felt impossible to explain how I felt without people judging me and calling me crazy, because they couldn’t relate. In today’s society a lot of people don’t seek help or talk about their negative mental disposition because they are afraid of being judged and called crazy, or other derogatory terms. I was not crazy. I was someone who was sick and afraid to get help, which I am glad I eventually did.
After every session with Dr. Pereira, I walked out of her office with confidence, peace of mind and clarity. It was easy to talk to Dr. Pereira about anything without feeling judged or guilty. She is full of compassion and empathy, and has a passion for what she does. She is very observant and pays attention to every small detail. I am so grateful to Dr. Pereira for where I’m at today.
Former Client
Initially I was in a really dark place. I was holding this in. I didn’t know how to let this out and became extremely overwhelmed. At this point, I realized it was best to seek out assistance from somebody who could assist me. When I did my research on psychologists in St. Kitts and came upon Dr. Pereira’s website, I felt inspired to reach out.
Since it was my first experience with therapy and I didn’t know what to expect, I was initially hesitant but hoping for the best. After my first session, I came out not certain that it would help, but as we moved into the therapy, I felt I was in a safe place to talk and I was actually learning skills to cope. I always say that Dr. Pereira had something over me…I knew I was in a safe place and actually getting the help that I needed.
Because the type of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I learned a lot of skills that I helped me mentally, in terms of changing my thoughts and not letting my emotions control my behavior. While I may feel difficult emotions, I no longer allow them to control me and I have seen a lot of change. When I feel down, I am able to tell myself that this is okay, and I understand what I am experiencing. I am also better able to get tasks done, even when I am not in the mood. From therapy, I have become more conscious about myself, which has helped me to develop more healthy habits, and I make myself a priority now.
I know that it takes a lot of strength to open up to somebody, especially if all your life you have kept things a secret. It is important to find the right person to open up to but the best thing to do is to try to find somebody who is confidential, and try to find that strength within yourself because we can’t always do it alone. Therapy with the right therapist, can be extremely effective.
Former Client
Dr. Pereira was amazing! She really helped me get back on my feet during a very difficult time in my life. I’m so glad that she was reccomended to me!
Former Client
Dr. Pereira is always super nice and attentive. She always made me feel validated and comfortable. I always looked forward to our sessions because I know I’ll feel much better than when I came. She taught me how to think and deal with situations differently which has helped me tremendously. I think it is very important to focus on our mental health and nothing is better than having someone walk you through it.
