About Me
Hi, I’m Veronica.
I was born in Brazil, lived in Chile, and eventually made my way to the U.S. Those experiences shaped my appreciation for culture, language, and the many different ways people understand themselves and the world around them.
At home, you’ll hear a blend of English, Spanish, and Portuguese, sometimes all in the same sentence. It’s a bit of a language smoothie, and apparently my brain likes it that way.
I’ve also had my own long history with sleep difficulties. Like many of the people I now work with, I tried a wide range of strategies before finding evidence-based approaches that changed the way I understood and responded to sleep.
How My Experiences Inform My Work
Those experiences influence the way I approach therapy today.
I work with adults who may appear capable and put-together on the outside while struggling internally with insomnia, anxiety, rumination, burnout, self-criticism, or the lingering effects of difficult experiences.
My approach is structured and evidence-based, but I also believe therapy should feel human. I aim to provide a steady, collaborative space where we can understand the patterns that may be keeping difficulties going and develop more flexible ways of responding.
Depending on your needs, our work may include CBT-I, cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT-informed strategies, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), mindfulness-based approaches, and practical tools for emotional regulation and behavior change.
A Little About Me Outside the Therapy Room
I’m a homebody at heart. I enjoy spending time in my backyard, watching birds and butterflies, exercising in the water, and listening to music when I need to reset. You may also hear the occasional cat story along the way.
Two places that continue to feel especially meaningful to me are Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my hometown, and Torres del Paine, Chile, where I experienced one of the most memorable hikes of my life.
Whether we’re working on sleep, anxiety, stress, burnout, self-criticism, rumination, or trauma recovery, I aim to bring compassion, steadiness, curiosity, and a bit of lightness into the room.
Therapy can involve serious work, but it can also include warmth, humor, and moments of ease along the way.
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
Wondering If We Might Be a Good Fit?
You’re welcome to schedule a free consultation so we can briefly talk about what you’re looking for and whether my approach may be a good match.