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Before relocating to the United States in 2001, I obtained my psychology license in Brazil, specializing in child and adolescent clinical psychology and psychoanalysis.

While attending graduate school in the US, I received training in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy/mindfulness, which I incorporate into my practice as needed.

I love working with my clients and really appreciate what each person brings to our sessions. To me, every person’s story is unique, and understanding that is key to meaningful progress. 

Education

  • Attended Teacher College, Columbia University, M.Ed./ Mental Health Counselor, Graduated 2013

  • Degree/Diploma from Teacher College, Columbia University M.A./ Psychological Counseling / 2005

  • Degree/Diploma from Pontificia Universidade Catolica- PUC-SP / Psychologist / 2000

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Top Specialties

  • • Anxiety

  • • Life Transitions

  • • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Divorce

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • Infidelity

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Women's Issues