My focus is on the intersection of Western and Indigenous Psychology. My interest in this area has led me to explore the importance of traditional medicinal knowledge of indigenous people in healing, which I am currently researching through the Ashaninka people of the Brazilian Amazon. This experience has not only broadened my understanding of traditional healing methods but also reinforced my belief in the synergistic power of nature and ancient wisdom in addressing mental health challenges.

Plant medicine may help us access deep layers of the unconscious, revealing aspects of the psyche that are often inaccessible through traditional psychoanalyses methods alone. The combinations of psychedelics and analysis could facilitate a more profound and holistic healing process, addressing not only individual psychological issues but also connecting with broader, universal aspects of human experience. This integrated approach could accelerate the therapeutic process, allowing for quicker breakthroughs and more profound insights than can be achieved through either method independently.

Prior to dedicating my life to healing, I practiced corporate law. I am fluent in English and Portuguese.