My story

We all have a story… and instead of giving you labels and showing you my diplomas, let me tell you who I really am. 

I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

My therapeutic journey began long before I became a therapist. As a child and young adult, I learned to compensate for early trauma by seeking validation through achievement — as a dancer, a model and a dedicated student. From the outside, things appeared successful. Internally, there was still something missing.

Astrology and tarot were my first tools of self-reflection. They opened a doorway to understanding patterns, meaning and inner life. But it wasn’t until I began my own therapy, over 25 years ago, that I found the courage to speak openly about experiences of sexual abuse. That moment marked a profound turning point in my life.

Through that journey, I came to understand how trauma shapes the nervous system — how it teaches the body to stay alert, guarded or disconnected. I also learned that healing is not about force or dramatic breakthroughs, but about creating enough safety for the body to soften.

My own experience of trauma has deeply informed the way I work today — with steadiness, respect for boundaries and an understanding of how silence lives in the body. I understand how difficult it can be to move through periods of change when parts of us have long felt unheard or unprotected.

This understanding is what led me to train in Craniosacral Therapy and Brazilian Energy Alignment. Body-based work became essential in my own healing, and it remains central in the way I support others. I believe that regulation and grounding are fundamental — whether someone is navigating stress, hormonal shifts, motherhood, loss or significant life changes.

My work is not about pushing for change. It is about creating safety — gently and gradually — so the nervous system can regulate and the body can respond in its own time.

I continue to value my own ongoing process of growth and self-awareness. And while I cannot walk your path for you, I can offer steady support as you navigate it.

So please get in touch. I’d like to hear your story…