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About me:
I was born in Rio de Janeiro being of Portuguese descent. I have 4 siblings that I love and a large family of friends. I lived in several countries including Brazil, USA, France, Spain, and Portugal I currently live in Marin County California.. I have visited 75 countries, always very curious about their cultures, and I speak and read several languages fluently: English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian and some German. I love what I do, as I help to change the world by helping people to become the best that they can be.
About my research:
I have been engaged in research projects at Boston University and I worked as a research assistant at the Murray Center at Harvard University. I have published a book chapter based on a large research project, several articles, presentations, and a book chapter “International Perspectives in Violence and Abuse.” I am currently working on a study related to attachment theory. A list of my publications and presentations can be found at Google Scholar Page.
About my training:
Most of my clinical training was done at Harvard University affiliated Hospitals: Cambridge Health Alliance and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Dept. of Psychiatry. I have an Addictions and Recovery Certification from Stanford University, Dept. of Psychiatry. I also have a Fellowship certification from Harvard University, Dept. of Psychiatry. I had the opportunity to be supervised by Sophie Freud in Cambridge, MA, and by Dr. Anne Alonso who was my main mentor during graduate school and at the Dept. of Psychiatry at MGH Boston - Harvard Medical School. I obtained a Certificate from Standford University in treating addictions. I have broad experience in the mental health care field, as I worked in hospitals, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. I have also worked in managed care and in group and private practices.
About my Practice:
I have over 20 years of experience treating adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. I specialize in treating addictions, trauma, and eating disorders. I help clients with a variety of difficulties including low self-esteem, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship-related issues including poor social skills. intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, anger management, poor self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD , commitment issues, and couples with communication problems. I have extensive experience working with clients from the LGBTQ+, tech industry, teenagers, and clients from diverse cultures. I am trained in EMDR which broadened my knowledge in treating trauma..
About my Clinical Approach:
In my clinical work, I apply multimodal therapeutic principles depending on the client's needs. My basic frame of work is Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, but I also apply the Theory of Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I was also trained in EMDr although I do not provide EMDr treatment online at the moment. I am constantly in training and in clinical supervision.
About Multi-Cultural and Inclusivity Clinical Experience:
By using Telehealth for the past 4 years, I have helped patients who live in several continents with a diverse range of religions, cultural backgrounds and ethnicities including African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, and individuals from the Middle East. I provided care for clients in Germany, the United Kingdom, Northern Africa, China, India, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Australia and New Zealand.
