About
Dr. Cherish DeOliveira is a bilingual (English & Portuguese) licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual teletherapy services for adult women. She specializes in women’s health psychology to support trauma recovery, mood stability, coping with anxiety, resolution of identity issues, complex medical diagnoses, and reproductive health (i.e., pregnancy, postpartum, fertility issues).
License, education + certifications
- Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Psychologist#10862
- Arizona Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY-005118
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology, William James College
- Predoctoral Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Brookline Center
- Concentration in Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience (CFAR)
- Lead Teacher Certification: Infants & Toddlers, EEC
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Approach to therapy
Dr. DeOliveira uses multicultural psychological approaches to support trauma recovery, identity development, and exploration of role formation. She is also trained to work with issues of sexuality, gender, and marginalized identity, and she has developed a specialty area in supporting the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Dr. DeOliveira integrates therapeutic modalities including CBT, CPT, IFS, and Narrative Therapy to provide each person in her care a flexible and supportive treatment plan.
In her free time, Dr. DeOliveira loves to travel, dance, read, and compete in cycling challenges. She lives in Arizona with her partner of 18+ years where they enjoy adventures and quality time with their 2 rescue cats and 3 rescue pups. She also volunteers for a local dog rescue as a foster dog mom.
What's next?
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we keep the process simple and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Request an Appointment
Once you complete this form, we will reach out. If we have a fitting opening, we will schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to assess fit further together.
Assessment and Planning
The first 2-4 sessions involve assessing your history, symptoms, and goals. Together, you and your psychologist will establish a treatment plan and discuss next steps.
Ongoing Weekly Sessions
Sessions are typically weekly for 55 minutes at a consistent time. You and your psychologist will focus on your treatment needs and goals.
Our locations
We proudly serve all of Massachusetts with convenient locations in Boston and Northampton. We also provide teletherapy services from the comfort of your home for any current resident of Massachusetts.
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We are here for you
We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional support, and we are glad you are here.
If you have questions and would like to know more about working with us, please check out our frequently asked questions or reach out to us at info@avivapsych.com.
