Meet Thaís Sky
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, podcast host and writer.
Whether you are looking for support around the worthiness wound®, complex trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties and/or other deeply entrenched inner struggles, I am here to help you in all your tender heartedness get to the heart of matter so you may feel more free.
My story is one of worth and belonging.
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 women in navigating the challenges of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and an idea 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 philosphy for fostering long-term psychological change.
Today, as a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and groups, and through my podcast, teachings, and writings, I am committed to helping people uncover the root of their challenges, deepen their self-understanding, and embrace the freedom that comes from becoming more fully themselves.
I am delighted to share this path with you.
What doesn't get addressed tends to get repeated. Luckily, there is another way.
Trainings and Education
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California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #131058
Wright Institute Los Angeles One Year Psychoanalytic Program (2019)
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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)
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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.
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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.
At the end of the day…
Transformation isn’t about chasing happiness or eliminating struggle, it’s about developing a deep, unwavering sense of self that can withstand life’s inevitable ups and downs. It takes courage to turn inward, to gently explore the places that feel most painful, but in doing so, we uncover something profound: a more expansive, grounded, and authentic self.
My approach is kind, direct and open. I don’t offer quick fixes or surface-level solutions, but I do provide a space where we can be earnest about what’s keeping you stuck. Through this work, you’ll develop the internal steadiness to move through challenges with clarity and self-trust. You’ll no longer have to contort yourself to meet external expectations, you’ll begin making choices that feel truly aligned with who you are.
And that is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
Ways To Work Together
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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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On-going, intimate group mastermind for analytically-oriented therapists who want to build a sustainable private practice, develop their unique brand, and grow a thought leadership presence while staying true to their clinical values and avoiding burnout."
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Supervision and "pick my brain" support for healing professionals.
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Official Media Bio
Thaís Sky is a licensed psychotherapist, podcast host, writer, and clinical supervisor, known for her depth-oriented approach to personal transformation. Deeply committed to the exploration of the complexities of the human mind, Thaís provides support for the tender-hearted seeking to address core psychological issues including trauma, eating disorders, relational difficulties and a concept she coined the worthiness wound®. As the host of RECLAIM the podcast, Thaís guides listeners to add nuance and discernment to popular psychology, self-help and wellness ideas, while her writings on Instagram extend her insights and expertise to a broader audience. She has a background in business, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, extensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and helms a virtual as well as an in-person practice in San Luis Obispo, CA. She lives with her husband and two dogs on the beautiful central coast. You can learn more about her at IamThaisSky.com or find her just about everywhere on social media at @IamThaisSky.