Getting to Know Me
Mariana Batista, M.A., LPC
Licensed Psychotherapist in Mystic, CT · Author · Educator
My Story A Practice Born from CuriosityMy path into psychotherapy is guided by a single curiosity: Why do we feel what we feel, and why do we repeat the patterns that hold us back? That question has shaped every aspect of my clinical work. I hold a Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis. Over more than 16 years of clinical practice, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the unconscious relational dynamics rooted in early experience. My work sits at the intersection of depth psychology and contemporary neuroscience — two fields that, together, offer both the "why" and the "how" of lasting change. I believe that understanding your inner landscape is not a luxury; it is the foundation of a meaningful life. Beyond the therapy room, I write, teach, and create resources that make psychological wisdom accessible to anyone ready to explore it. |
As Featured In & Author Of
Published Work
Walking on Solid Ground
Boundaries and Compassion with a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder
A practical and compassionate guide for anyone navigating a relationship with someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder. Drawing on psychoanalytic insight and evidence-based strategies, this book offers a path toward setting healthy boundaries while maintaining genuine empathy — for both yourself and your loved one.
Evidence-based strategies for setting healthy limits
Understanding BPD through a psychoanalytic lens
Practical tools for protecting your own wellbeing
Compassionate frameworks for difficult conversations
By Mariana Batista, M.A., LPC
How I Work
The Integrated Approach
My method draws from two complementary bodies of knowledge — weaving together the depth of psychoanalytic insight with the precision of contemporary brain science.
Psychoanalytic Insight
We explore the "why." By examining longstanding relational patterns and the movements of the unconscious mind, we uncover the roots of current struggles — repetitions, defences, and the stories we inherited before we had words for them.
Contemporary Brain Science
We focus on the "how." Grounded in interpersonal neurobiology, we work with the brain's innate capacity to reorganize, adapt, and form new pathways — creating the conditions for genuine and lasting change.
Relational Focus
The therapeutic relationship itself is a vehicle for healing. Safety, attunement, and honesty are the foundation.
Depth Over Speed
Lasting change requires patience. We go as deep as needed, moving at the pace that is right for you.
Curiosity as Practice
Rather than prescribing answers, we cultivate curiosity about your inner world — the most reliable guide.
Background & Credentials
Experience & Authority
Over 16 years of clinical depth, academic rigour, and a commitment to translating complex psychological concepts into real-world tools for change.
Licensed Psychotherapist
M.A. in Psychoanalysis
Specializing in relational patterns, unconscious dynamics, and the intersection of depth psychology with interpersonal neurobiology. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mystic, CT.
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Whether you're curious about individual therapy, a group program, or just want to learn more — I'm glad you're here.