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Meet Thaís Sky

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Whether you’re seeking support around the worthiness wound®, complex trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, or other deeply entrenched struggles, I work to get to the heart of the matter so you can feel more free.

My story

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, and immigrating to the United States as a child, I experienced a profound transition that sparked a lifelong quest for understanding my place in the world. From an early age, I yearned to grasp the meaning of life and my role within it.

In the first decade of my career as a yoga teacher and somatic-focused coach, I dedicated myself to helping individuals cultivate radical self-acceptance and create nurturing inner spaces. I supported countless humans in navigating the challenges of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and framework for understanding low self-worth that I conceptualized called the worthiness wound®.

As my practice evolved, I became increasingly disillusioned with the limitations of self-help, pop psychology, and other behavioral-focused approaches. These methods often fail to address deeper trauma and entrenched patterns, leaving individuals on a perpetual self-improvement treadmill. I knew there had to be a more profound, lasting approach to healing.

This led me to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a focus on trauma and depth psychology, followed by five years of advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Through this rigorous, evidence-based approach, I discovered a robust philosophy for fostering long-term psychological change.

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I work with the tender-hearted.

I am the owner of a boutique private practice where I work with individuals, couples and groups (both virtually and in-person in San Luis Obispo, CA) who are seeking thoughtful, depth-oriented psychotherapy. Alongside my podcast, teachings, and writings, my work is in service of helping people uncover the roots of their challenges, deepen their self-understanding, and experience the freedom that comes from becoming more fully themselves. 

Trainings and Education

    • Masters in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Trauma and Spiritual Depth Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles (2020)

    • Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, Boston University (2010)

    • Center for Group Studies Modern Analytic Group Therapy Program (2023 - today)

    • LAISPS One Year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (2022)

    • LAISPS Altered States of Body and Mind One Year Program (2023)

    • Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals (2021)

    • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

    • Central Coast Psychological Association (CCPA)

    • Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles (GPALA)

    • American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

    • Volunteer coordinator for Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (LAISPS) student program.

    • Founder of SLO Psychoanalytic Society (SLOPS)

    • Prior to being a therapist, I was a 200hr certified vinyasa yoga teacher and have taught yoga, meditation and mindfulness for over five years. Through these modalities I have developed a body of knowledge of somatic healing that informs my work to this day.

    • I worked at two leading Los Angeles community mental health clinics (Airport Marina Counseling Service and WILA) working with a wide range of populations, life stages and issues.

    • For the duration of the pandemic, I worked as a volunteer therapist at Teen Line, a hotline for teens in crisis.

    • I am currently a clinical supervisor at Valley Community Counseling Clinic.

Ways To Work Together

I offer an insight-oriented, highly attentive therapeutic experience for those seeking care that is thoughtful, personal, and grounded in clinical rigor.

  • Tailored evidence-based talk therapy for individuals (virtually world wide and in-person in San Luis Obispo, CA). Specialties include trauma, eating disorders, relational difficulties and worth/self-esteem.

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  • Couples therapy, marriage counseling and founders support virtually worldwide and in-person in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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  • Process group is a powerful tool for growth and change where you have the unique opportunity learn more about who you are. Together, we cultivate insight into your relational patterns, identity and sense of self, and self-worth struggles.

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  • Consultation group for analytically-oriented therapists who want to build their clinical mind alongside their clinical practice.

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WHY DO I FEEL SO UNWORTHY AND BROKEN?

maybe it’s a
worthiness
wound

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In this guide you will learn about the worthiness wound® and ways to think about why we may struggle to feel like we are good enough for the relationships that matter.

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Thaís Sky is a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor who works with tender-hearted individuals, couples, and groups seeking to understand themselves more deeply. Her clinical work is guided by her development of the worthiness wound®, a framework that explores how early relational experiences can shape a deep sense of unworthiness, influencing how we relate to ourselves and others. Thaís is also the host of RECLAIM, a long-running podcast that brings psychoanalytic ideas into public discourse, challenging the oversimplifications of self-help culture. Through her writing, teaching, and mentorship, she is committed to making analytic thinking accessible without losing its depth or complexity. She has a background in business, holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and has extensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Thaís is a founder of the SLO Psychoanalytic Society and maintains a virtual and in-person practice in San Luis Obispo, California, where she lives with her husband and two dogs. Learn more at www.ThaisSky.com or follow her work on @IamThaisSky.