Sara Cruz Rodrigues

Email: sara@psibilitar.pt

Role: Clinical Director | Clinical Psychologist

Accreditation: Full member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association (CP: 20901)

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Clinical Psychologist, full member of the Portuguese Psychologists Association (CP: 20901). Clinical Director at Psibilitar.

Integrated Master's in Clinical and Health Psychology, cognitive-behavioral branch of Psychological Disorders and Health, from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra, with work developed at the Coimbra University Hospital Centre.

Specialization in Couples Therapy and Clinical Sexology (2025), from the Portuguese Institute of Applied Psychology and Other Sciences (IPPAOC), with clinical practice focused on relational dynamics, dysfunctional interpersonal cycles, intimacy and sexuality.

Psychotherapist in training in Constructivist Psychotherapy, with regular clinical supervision, developing an integrative practice based on Third Generation Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and scientifically validated therapeutic strategies.

Post-Graduate in Intervention Neuropsychology (2015), from Instituto CRIAP.

Train the Trainer Course (2016), from MindForm.

Post-Graduate in Social Economy, Cooperativism, Mutualism and Solidarity (2020), from the University of Coimbra.

Guest lecturer and assistant lecturer at Instituto Superior Miguel Torga (ISMT), participating in teaching, assessment and psychological monitoring of clinical cases, particularly with young populations.

Co-author of the book chapter "Trajectories of Aging", within the academic collaboration with ISMT. Also participated in crisis and disaster interventions and provided psychological support to elderly people.

Commissioner at CPCJ da Lousã, with experience in child and youth protection and community intervention.

Collaborated on various social projects at the Association for Social and Cultural Development of Cinco Lugares (ADSCCL), including development and facilitation of capacity building programs.

Was Field Coordinator at Microninho – Social Incubator (first social and social innovation incubator in Portugal).

Has clinical experience with children, adolescents, adults and families in clinical, school, community and social contexts.

Currently develops clinical practice at Psibilitar – Psychology Practice, mainly supporting anxiety disorders, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, personality disorders and relational issues.

Experience in developing active aging programs and cognitive rehabilitation/training adapted to advanced age.