I am a psychologist with over 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families on psychological assessments, forensic reports, child and adolescent psychotherapy, family therapy and parenting interventions. I am proud to have a culturally, clinically, and scientifically diverse background. For example, my clinical training includes traditional approaches such as CBT and child and adolescent Schema Therapy as well as attachment-based, trauma-informed, and family-systems interventions. I am also a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT - https://www.pcit.org/) and have experience and training in culturally appropriate Psychology interventions for children and families of vulnerable and indigenous backgrounds across Brazil and Australia.

In addition, my qualifications include a bachelor's in Psychology with honours from Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil (2004-2009), both a specialisation in clinical psychology (2012-2014) and a Master's in Psychology (2014/2016) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil, and a PhD in Psychology from Griffith University (2016/2020). Through the years, my academic career grew alongside my clinical career because I am also passionate about psychology research and helping Psychology students and colleagues in their learning journey. Thus, I am currently also an academic at the University of Queensland, where I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. I also possess a research manager appointment at UQ working with clinical trials for evidence-based parenting interventions within addiction treatment services. My research work and interests are child development and psychopathology, parenting interventions, child and adolescent behavioural disorders and externalising behaviour such as ADHD, Conduct Problems, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, and Antisocial behaviour.

My purpose is to use my knowledge and skills to help children, adolescents, and families develop strong, deep and authentic relationships with themselves and each other. As a differential of my practice, my diverse background allows me to see, hear, respect, and help my clients and their families from a place of true connection and understanding, always harvesting their uniqueness and strengths so they can develop and thrive. I am proud of and ready to share my knowledge and passion for healing and growth with you, your children and your family. Let’s build a community to support children’s and families’ physical and mental health!