Experienced Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of practice, I am committed to empowering clients to achieve meaningful goals and engage fully in their lives. Adept at working with neurodivergent populations and using a holistic approach to address mental health, I integrate evidence-based therapies to support clients’ emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, I offer strong cultural competency in diverse environments, adapting therapeutic interventions to align with cultural beliefs and practices. EDUCATION - Master of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine - University of Manitoba Post-Bachelor Program / Residency in Occupational Therapy for Children- 1920 hours Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas – Campinas, SP, Brazil Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Universidade Federal de São Carlos –Brazil PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS • STAR Proficiency Certification Level 1 – Intensive Mentorship Program in Disordered Sensory Processing, STAR Institute (2023-2024) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training (2021)- intensive training (10 sessions) delivered by Behavioral Tech Institute • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescents- intensive training offered in loco by the Beck Institute (2016) • PGAP Training – Progressive Goal Attainment Program (2011) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) – Member in good standing • College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba - COTM- Member in good standing • Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals – OAMHP- Member in good standing

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