Peru
Psychologist, psychotherapist, and IB Theory of Knowledge teacher with experience across clinical practice, international education, student wellbeing, and mental health project development. My work has focused primarily on supporting adolescents and young adults through academic, emotional, and identity-related challenges, both in therapeutic and educational settings. I am particularly interested in socio-emotional development, inclusive education, critical thinking, and the creation of healthier learning communities. Throughout my career, I have worked in schools, universities, NGOs, private practice, and community-based initiatives, integrating mental health, education, and human-centered approaches to support individual and institutional growth.
Provide socio-emotional, academic, and wellbeing support to secondary students within an international school setting, with a strong focus on adolescent development, student guidance, and school community wellbeing. Teach IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, facilitating inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary reflection.
Private practice focused on psychotherapy and vocational guidance for adolescents and adults. Integrative and client-centered approach drawing from psychodynamic, relational, and contemporary evidence-based perspectives to support emotional wellbeing, identity development, and personal growth.
Served as School Psychologist for 11th Grade and the IB Diploma Programme, providing socio-emotional and academic support to students throughout their final years of secondary education. Taught IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and led university and career guidance processes, supporting students in their academic, personal, and post-secondary planning.
Developed and facilitated a community-based mental health and wellbeing project using Design Thinking methodologies. Conducted interviews and focus groups with children, adolescents, and families in order to identify key psychosocial needs and co-design targeted wellbeing strategies and action plans for a community education center in Lima.
Designed and facilitated mental health and wellbeing workshops for university students. Provided socio-emotional support and academic wellbeing interventions for students at academic risk through individual interviews, strengths-based support strategies, action planning, and progress reporting.