About Me
Before being a therapist, I am a human, so, just like yourself, I have lived through many struggles and want to live a
meaningful life.
The nomad life took me to many countries and allowed me to personally understand the natural struggles of migrating, living abroad and learning how to choose when a lot of variables are to be considered. At the same time, Buddhist philosophy has become my life approach and guidance from where to make decisions.
My journey started by getting a psychology degree, and from there on I kept studying theories, techniques and approaches that could enhance my capability to help others navigate life. The approach I choose is anchored in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness. Through evidence-based therapy techniques and personalized therapy, I empower individuals to overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and navigate life's complexities.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, physical illness, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to guide you on your journey to emotional resilience and inner peace.
The ACT and DBT approach invites us to become aware of what is happening and teaches us how to build a meaningful life, even with our struggles. Together we will focus on awareness, recognize inner and outer obstacles, decide how to respond to each situation, find north and do what works towards your goals.
Highlights
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Teacher at the Mindfulness and emotional intelligence program at MundosE, certified by the National University of Córdoba (UNC)
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Miguel Marquéz Award for clinical and academic impact at the XXI Argentine Congress of Neuropsychiatry and Cognitive Neuroscience & 17th Latin American Congress of Neuropsychiatry
Education
2023
Compassion-focused therapy
Universidad de Congreso, Argentina
Four months training in compassion-focused therapy, case formulation, therapist role and Compassionate Functional Analysis.
2022
Acceptance & Commitment
therapy level II & III
CATC - Argentine Center of Contextual Therapies Foundation
Specialization in ACT therapy. Two modules of 4 months each. Focused on hexaflex, personal practice and mindfulness practices.
2021 - Ongoing
Acceptance & Commitment
therapy (ACT)
By Manuela O´Connell
3-year study group of the bases, processes, and skills of an ACT therapist.
2021
Mindfulness & Psychotherapy
By Manuela O´Connell at CIPCO.
Training and practice in mindfulness for therapists. An experiential education on basis and practice of mindfulness.
2020
Therapeutic yoga
Escuela de Yoga Terapéutico María Vidosa, Argentina.
One-year training in therapeutic Yoga. Focused on fundamentals of yoga, philosophy, body anatomy, meditation and breath work to impact the physical, emotional and mental aspects of human nature.
2020
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Centro Validar
A year-lasting postgraduate course on DBT fundamentals, theory, clinical skills, and skills training group.
2020
Prevention & assistance of addiction
Provincial University of Cordoba
A year-lasting postgraduate course oriented in addiction treatment. Education intended to work at the Assistance network for addictions in the province of Córdoba (RAAC).
2019
Update course on drug dependence & addictions
National University of Cordoba
Update course on new interventions in addictions
2017
Third wave therapies
Integral Center for Contextual Psychotherapies (CIPCO)
A one-year introduction course on ACT, FAP, DBT, IBCT and Mindfulness based therapies.
2016 - 2017
Basic skills in Behavior Therapy (BT)
Integral Center for Contextual Psychotherapies (CIPCO)
Two-year weekly course on behavior analysis, behaviorism, functional analysis, contextual behavioral sciences, and therapeutic skills.