I am many things—an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a wife, dog mom, friend, daughter, aunt, woman, and human being who deeply loves people, nature, and life. I’m not just my degree—I’m someone who values connection, listens with care, and believes every story deserves to be heard and honored.

My journey began decades ago in Brazil, guided by a quiet but steady dream: to support others in their healing. With limited resources, I commuted six hours a day to earn my degree in education and began working with youth from vulnerable communities. It was through these early experiences that I discovered the power of presence, empathy, and advocacy.

Longing for deeper, more personal work, I pursued my dream of becoming a therapist. I worked multiple jobs, saved every penny, and eventually moved to the United States to study English. Along the way, I became a nanny, a certified family coach, and later, a graduate student in Marriage and Family Therapy—graduating summa cum laude. Today, I bring with me decades of experience working with individuals and families across cultures, languages, and life stages.

As a trauma-focused therapist, I integrate somatic and nervous-system-informed approaches to support clients navigating trauma, generational wounds, life transitions, and neurodivergence. My work is rooted in compassion and the belief that healing happens when we learn to listen—both to our stories and to the quiet wisdom of the body.

“I know what it feels like to be a fish out of water—to not belong, to question your worth, to feel like your life is on repeat.”

And I also know how powerful it is to be seen, supported, and believed in—especially when you're struggling to believe in yourself.

This is why I do this work. I’m here to walk beside you, to honor your pain and your hopes, and to remind you that healing is possible—even when it doesn’t feel that way.