About me

After some years, working as a Psychotherapist in Australia, I came back to Brazil. My previous experiences included, but were not limited to teach, research and perform military service.

Evidence based practice in psychology, a model based on the principle that interventions must be supported by rigorous, controlled, and replicable scientific research to ensure their effectiveness and safety. I work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is one of the most widely used approaches within the evidence-based practice paradigm. CBT is a collaborative and proactive approach where therapist and patient seek alternatives and solutions to issues brought up in session. Also, bilingual sessions for English speakers.

During my clinical practice, I have conducted treatments for individuals suffering from a variety of issues, such as: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, acute stress, relationship problems, educational, professional and/or adjustment issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I have extensive experience working with expatriates, offering support especially in matters related to immigration.

Also, bilingual sessions for Portuguese speakers.

Education

  • Congresso Wainer (Porto Alegre, 2025)
  • Congresso Wainer (Bento Gonçalves, 2024)
  • III Simpósio Internacional de Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental (LaPPIC USP, 2024)
  • Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1:The Electrical Properties of the Neuron (Harvard, 2024)
  • Formação continuada em Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental (Procognitiva, 2024 – presente)
  • Formação Continuada – Psicologia Intercultural Aplicada à Prática Clínica (2023 – presente)
  • Suicide Prevention Summit (Mental Health Academy & Life Line Australia, 2023)
  • Formação de Profissional Intercultural (Psi Terapia no Exterior, 2023)
  • III Simpósio Ação Cognitiva – Para além da teoria: praticando TCC quentinha (Ação Cognitiva, 2023)
  • II International Congress On Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (LaPPIC USP, 2022)
  • Science and Wisdom of Emotions Summit (Mind and Life Institute, 2021)
  • Suicide Prevention Summit (Mental Health Academy & Life Line Australia, 2020)
  • Workshop: MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview (Melbourne University, 2020)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (Australian Learning Group, Melbourne, 2019)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Wainer and Piccoloto Institute, 2015)

Professional Experience

  • Forensic Psychology – technical assistance and/or psychological assessment
  • Private practice (2011 - present)
  • Clinical Psychologist at the Hospital Naval de Brasília (2025 – present)
  • Professor at Anhanguera University of Brasília (2025 – present)
  • Volunteer at NGO Memórias Masculinas (2024 – present)
  • Research Assistant at Melbourne University (2019-2020)
  • Clinical Psychologist at Brazilian Navy (2013-2017)
  • Doctoral Fellow, Fapergs - Capes (2012)
  • Master's scholarship, Capes - PROSUP (2011)
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