About Thais Guimaraes
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Binge Eating
Low Self Esteem
Anorexia
Childhood Trauma
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Existential
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Family Systems
Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Thais Guimaraes
Tha?s (Guimaraes) Sky is a licensed psychotherapist and supervisor working with individuals and couples virtually in the state of California. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University - Los Angeles. Her specialties include self-worth, eating disorders, complex and acute trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With over 10 years of experience, she also holds additional certifications in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, specializing in trauma and eating disorders.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with me means stepping into a space where you are met with warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to understanding the depth of your experiences. My approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and focused on addressing what lies beneath the surface of your struggles—not just the symptoms.
Quick fixes and surface-level solutions often fall short because they overlook the complexities of what shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Many of us find ourselves stuck in patterns we can’t fully explain, driven by forces we don’t yet understand. That’s where our work begins.
In our sessions, we’ll take the time to explore these deeper layers together. I provide a steady and non-judgmental presence, guiding you toward insights that can lead to meaningful and lasting shifts in your life and relationships. This isn’t about chasing perfection or erasing challenges—it’s about gaining clarity, freeing yourself from old patterns, and creating space for something new.
I believe in the power of thoughtful work, done at a pace that honors where you are. Struggles are part of being human, but they don’t have to define you. With the right support, you can move toward a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and true to who you are.
If this resonates with you, I’d be honored to be part of this process. Feel free to reach out to learn more about how we can work together.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
While I have been trained in various therapeutic modalities (CBT, somatic, family systems), my approach is grounded in contemporary psychoanalytic principles. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is the deepest, oldest, and most empirically supported way to explore and understand the human mind.
That means our work together will be highly tailored, flexible, and built on the idea that to know one’s own mind, to develop inner trust, to feel expansive in our ability to navigate whatever comes up internally is liberating. It is infinitely richer to find your own truth than to be told it from others.
That is why I do not use a manualized approach and will not give advice or tell you what to do.
You’re a complex person with a profound inner life, you deserve a therapy that holds your multitudes with curiosity and meaning.
Instead I offer a space for thoughtful reflection so that we can work closely to understand the causes of your emotional suffering, explore early attachment relationships to better understand the roadblocks that are in the way of fulfilling relationships, make sense of triggers and emotional responses, and integrate the fragmented, lost, forgotten parts of you that were pushed away because they were too painful, traumatic or shameful to be processed or held.
As we explore your past and present, new ways of engaging with yourself, your goals and your future will emerge.
The wonderful thing about talking and relating in an emotionally honest and meaningful way is that is it will allow you to acquire invaluable competencies that will help you handle the situations you will find on the journey of being human. It is a great commitment, and often hard work, but it brings so many incredible benefits. Psychotherapy can help you gain self-acceptance, self-awareness, and a new way of understanding yourself and the world.
Thais Guimaraes, LMFT is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
While I do not accept insurance, I am happy to offer a super bill at the end of each month for you to submit to your insurance. Most PPO plans accept these, feel free to contact your insurance company to confirm
Office location
Thais Guimaraes, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Antioch University - Los Angeles, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1124884655
How soon can I make an appointment with Thais Guimaraes?
Generally, Thais Guimaraes has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Thais Guimaraes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Thais Guimaraes accepting new patients?
Thais Guimaraes generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Thais Guimaraes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Thais Guimaraes accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Thais Guimaraes is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Thais Guimaraes online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Thais Guimaraes using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Thais Guimaraes work with?
Thais Guimaraes works with Thais (Guimaraes) Sky.
Where is Thais Guimaraes's office located?
Thais Guimaraes has 2 office locations in San Luis Obispo, view full addresses on Thais Guimaraes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Thais Guimaraes?
Thais Guimaraes frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Thais Guimaraes on their profile.
What languages does Thais Guimaraes speak?
Thais Guimaraes speaks English.