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Living between cultures can profoundly transform how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how you feel your place in the world.
Whether driven by choice, opportunity, or necessity, stepping into a new country, culture, routine, or phase of life opens up beautiful new possibilities. Yet, it can also stir up deep-seated insecurities, identity doubts, loneliness, and the unsettling feeling of not truly belonging.
It is completely natural for a transition this profound to impact your emotions, your relationships, and how you see yourself.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Here, you will find a warm, safe, and science-backed space to understand your emotions, rebuild your inner balance, and reclaim your life, your sense of belonging, and your connection to yourself—wherever you are in the world.
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About Me
My intercultural journey began long before I ever imagined it would become the cornerstone of my professional career.
Originally from Brasília, I experienced my first major transition at just eight years old when my family moved to the state of São Paulo. Even as a child, I had to navigate what I now recognize as cultural adaptation: adjusting to a new accent, embracing different customs, and learning how to find a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar environment.
Years later, I returned to São Paulo to pursue my degree and career in Psychology, while working also in human development and HR for multinational companies. But life soon called me toward even deeper intercultural experiences. First came Ireland—a chapter defined by independence, self-discovery, and the challenge of rebuilding my daily routine entirely on my own in a foreign country.
Next came Switzerland, entering a completely different season of life. This time, I wasn't just adapting myself; I was managing an entire family dynamic. I guided my children through the delicate process of adjusting to a new school, a new language, unfamiliar customs, and even a new diet—all while emotionally anchoring everyone around me as I rebuilt my own career, social circle, identity, and sense of belonging.
These chapters profoundly reshaped my perspective as a psychologist.
Today, I combine over two decades of clinical experience with a lived, sensitive understanding of what it truly means to exist between cultures. I intimately understand the expat and intercultural experience because I have walked that path myself.
Living between cultures has taught me that belonging is not a place, but a process. With time and the right support, you can reconnect with yourself and feel at home again.
My mission is to provide a warm, evidence-based, and deeply human space to guide you through your transition, adaptation, and identity reconstruction—wherever you are in the world.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a safe, welcoming space to process your emotions, organize your thoughts, and restore your inner balance through life’s transitions.
When living between cultures or navigating major life changes, it is common to feel overwhelmed. Decisions can become harder, the mind feels cluttered, and a sense of losing control can easily grow. My role is to help you bring clarity to this process.
I use a practical, structured approach focused on the present and on the real-life situations you face daily. Together, we will identify the thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that may be causing distress or hindering your adaptation, and build concrete strategies to manage them more effectively.
This process goes beyond simply talking about feelings; it is about developing actionable tools to help you:
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Organize your mind and reduce emotional overwhelm.
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Develop effective emotional self-regulation strategies.
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Make decisions with greater confidence.
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Cope more effectively with anxiety and uncertainty.
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Strengthen your autonomy and sense of control.
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Rebuild your identity in new contexts.
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Reclaim a sense of belonging, wherever you are.
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All sessions are conducted online, allowing you to access high-quality psychological support no matter which country you call home.
Stories Between Cultures
The Stories Between Cultures group is a therapeutic space created specifically for Brazilian women living abroad who are navigating the emotional complexities of life between cultures.
Beyond the practical, day-to-day adjustments of moving abroad, profound cultural differences often emerge. These shifts manifest in how people communicate, build relationships, express affection, and even how they perceive time, personal space, and emotions.
For those coming from a Brazilian culture rooted in warmth, close bonds, and human connection, these differences can lead to a silent sense of estrangement, isolation, and a struggle to truly belong.
Unlike traditional group therapy, which often relies on spontaneous interaction, this program follows an organized structure. Each session features specific themes, objectives, and content designed to address the unique emotional needs of the intercultural experience.
Our meetings offer a safe, confidential environment to share your story, hear similar experiences, and realize something fundamental: you are not alone in what you feel.
Listening to others walk the same path often brings an immediate sense of relief and validation. It helps you realize that many of your struggles are not personal weaknesses, but natural responses to the challenges of adapting to a new culture.
Key benefits of joining the group include:
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Connecting with women who truly understand your journey.
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Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
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Cultivating a deeper sense of belonging.
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Normalizing the complex emotions of cultural adaptation.
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Exchanging practical strategies for daily life abroad.
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Building emotional resilience through collective support
Therapeutic Group | Brazilian Women Abroad
Therapeutic Group | International Women Abroad
The Stories Across Cultures group is a therapeutic space designed for women living outside their home countries who are navigating the unique emotional challenges of life between cultures.
Beyond the practical, day-to-day adjustments of moving abroad, profound cultural differences often emerge. These shifts manifest in how people communicate, relate to one another, express affection, and even how they perceive time, personal space, and emotions.
These differences can create a subtle sense of disconnection, loneliness, and a struggle to find a true sense of belonging.
Unlike traditional group therapy, which often relies on spontaneous interaction, this program follows an organized, structured approach. Each session features specific themes, goals, and content designed to address the unique emotional needs of the intercultural experience.
Our sessions provide a safe space to share your journey, hear similar stories, and realize something essential: you are not alone in what you feel.
Listening to others walk the same path often brings an immediate sense of connection and relief. It helps you understand that many of these challenges are not personal weaknesses, but natural responses to the complexities of living in a different cultural context.
How do the meetings work?
The sessions are scheduled, highly structured, and grounded in psychological principles and evidence-based approaches.
The content and reflections focus on the most common challenges faced by those living outside their home countries, including:
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Cultural adaptation and the reconstruction of identity.
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Homesickness, loneliness, and the search for belonging.
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Shifts in family and social relationships.
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The rebuilding of daily routines and careers.
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Emotional regulation during times of major transition.
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Long-distance grief for the people, places, and life stages left behind.
Each meeting combines moments of personal reflection, group sharing, and the development of practical tools designed to help you navigate daily life with greater clarity and balance.