Graduated in Psychology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2005) with a PhD from the Mental Health Program of IPUB / UFRJ (2010). Experience in Clinical Psychology, with emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders, anxiety disorders and depression. Currently enrolled in the Post-Doctorate at the Mental Health Program at IPUB/UFRJ where she coordinates the Resistant Depression Clinic (DeReTrat). Also, at the moment, pursuing the Clinical Psychology Specialist title in the Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel, in the Eating Disorders Department.