About Astrid

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Psychologist specialized in Clinic Psychology, psychotherapy and couple’s counseling. Dr. Astrid has 10 years of experience as a Psychotherapist and 7 years practicing abroad. Currently living and practicing in Ho Chi Minh City. 

 

A session with Dr. Astrid provides a safe and empathetic environment for you to comfortably discuss your story, free from judgment. A tailored approach to each individual working to provide a unique and personal care to suit your needs. You can expect to experience an interesting combination of modern and classical psychology.   

 

Her goal is to guide you through the process of fulfilling that innate need to find purpose, to understand ourself and to be understood by others, and ultimately to find happiness and claim control over our lives. 

Dr.Astrid Matarrita-Chinchilla
Bachelors degree in Psychology, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 2007
Postgraduate in Clinic Psychology, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 2009
Board Certification 6496

Level I Couples Therapy Gottman Method Clinician, Gottman Institute USA in association with Relationships Institute Australia - 2018

Level  II Couples Therapy Gottman Method Clinician, Gottman Institute USA in association with EMCC Center Singapore - 2018

Level III Couples Therapy Gottman Method Clinician, Gottman Institute USA in association with EMCC Center Singapore - 2019
Women Empowerment Presenter, American Chamber of Commerce Vietnam - October 2019

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Experience

• Costa Rican Board of Psychologist, International Certification 

• Central Clinic, Calderón Guardia Hospital CCSS. 2008

• Costa Rican Children Protection Ministry Patronato Nacional de la Infancia. 2008-2009

• Country Day International School. Costa Rica. 2010

• Private Practice Psicología para La Vida. Costa Rica 2008-2010

• Private Practice Saigon Psychology & Counseling. Since 2011 

• Hong Kong Pura Vida Coaching. Since 2012 

• Fluent in Spanish and English

CONTACT

 

 

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Mobile: +84 7982 631 67

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