About me

I'm a licensed psychologist offering in-person therapy in Red Bank, NJ, and online therapy in New York, Connecticut, and more than 40 PSYPACT states. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech and completed my internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton House Behavioral Health.

Before starting my private practice, I spent 12 years as Assistant Director of The Center for Optimal Living in New York City, where I coordinated clinical services, led trainings for clinicians, and provided harm reduction-informed therapy. I also spent eight years at The New School for Social Research as Assistant Director of the Concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling, teaching and supervising the next generation of clinicians.

Today, alongside my clinical work, I regularly lead trainings and consult with organizations on substance use, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.

What I care about most is creating a space where you feel heard and never judged. I listen closely, I work with you as a partner, and I stay with you when things get hard. I came to the U.S. from Brazil as a child, so I bring particular attention to culture, identity, and the experience of living between worlds.

Mindfulness & Inner Awareness

Mindfulness is woven into all facets of this work. We will work to understand how past experiences continue to impact your current distress, using mindfulness-based tools to build awareness of the interconnection between thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. By developing the capacity to slow down and build a "pause" between an urge and an action, you can observe your internal world without judgment. This process helps to widen your "window of tolerance," empowering you to navigate discomfort and establish new, life-affirming ways of responding rooted in self-kindness rather than shame.

FAQs

  • I offer in-person psychotherapy at 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 200, Red Bank, NJ 07701. I also provide telepsychology services across NY and over 40 PSYPACT states.

  • All communications and records are confidential and maintained in accordance with HIPAA guidelines unless there is written consent to share information with others.

  • Session fees are discussed upon our initial consultation call. I’m an out-of-network provider and don’t contract with insurance companies. I provide a statement that can be submitted for reimbursement according to your plan agreement. Fees are collected at the time of each session using a secure credit card payment system. If you have out-of-network benefits and have met your deductible, I can accept assignment of benefits, so your insurer reimburses me directly. It’s worth checking with your plan about your coverage before we begin.

  • There is a 24-hour cancellation policy and the full session fee will be collected for not canceling within the notice period. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.