Nice to Meet You, I’m Mariana
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
FEAD Minas - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2013
Postgraduate Degree in Psychology and Sexuality
University of Araraquara - São Paulo, Brazil
2016
Postgraduate Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
2023
Certification of Excellence
In 2025, I received the ECPS certification in Psychotherapy and Sexual Counsellingthe ECPS certification in Psychotherapy and Sexual Counselling, granted by the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) and the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM). This certification recognizes specialized clinical competencies in human sexuality, based on rigorous international standards of education, supervised clinical practice, and professional assessment.
ECPS – European Certification in Psychotherapy and Sexual Counselling (ESSM)
International Training and Advanced Education
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)
Fundación Centro Argentino de Terapias Contextuales
2025 · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sexual Medicine
School of the European Society for Sexual Medicine
2024 · Budapest, Hungary
Single Session Therapy
Temenos Education
2024 · London, United Kingdom
Professional Associations and Institutional Roles
Subdelegate of the Brazilian Society for Studies in Human Sexuality (SBRASH) – State of Bahia
Member of International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
Member of the Sociedad Latinoamericana de Medicina Sexual (SLAMS)
Member of the Deliberative Council of the Instituto Ibero-Americano de Sexologia no Brasil
My Commitment
My work is grounded in science and guided by an empathetic and respectful understanding of each person’s individuality. I want you to feel comfortable being who you are, without pressure or unnecessary formality, in a space where we can collaboratively create new meanings for what you live, feel, and desire.
What You Can Expect
- Non-judgmental listening, grounded in ethics and science
Commitment to your individuality
Deep respect for your choices and lived experiences
• A therapeutic process that is structured, yet deeply human
My Approach
My clinical practice is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), approaches that help us understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relational patterns while also embracing the complexity of human experience.
Each session is designed as an ethical, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can explore your story with both freedom and direction. I aim to integrate emotional connection with technical objectivity, always respecting the pace, boundaries, and individuality of each person or couple.
I believe psychology is a space for reflection and transformation — a place where what was once silence or discomfort can be put into words, creating new possibilities for how you live, feel, and relate to yourself and others.
