I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Masters in Social and Institutional Psychology and Doctorate in Psychology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. I have based my therapeutic practice on the systemic approach, seeing individuals, couples and families as constituents of a comprehensive network of systems. Some of the experiences that influenced my clinical approach include a residency at the Mental Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA; a Psychology fellowship at Domus - Family and Couples Therapy Center, Brazil, and a research internship at Università Degli Studi di Bergamo, Italy. I enjoy helping families that are struggling with life challenges, Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, divorce and remarriage, relational issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, drug dependency and abuse, stress, mood disorders, immigration, multicultural families, professional guidance, school adjustment and bullying. Prior to joining Stress Management, I worked in schools, multi-professional clinics, and university settings as a professor and supervisor. In addition to clinical services, I conducted research, provided supervision, developed preventive programs, and worked in psychological assessment, intervention and consultation services.