Argentinian psychologist proficient in mental health treatment and research. Specialised in the clinical field with advanced knowledge and training in dialectical behavioural therapy as well as in cognitive behavioural therapy.
As a health professional I consider teamwork and interdisciplinary work very important. I am always willing and very enthusiastic to face new challenges and to improve and develop new skills within the field of mental health offering patient-focused practice style that emphasizes well-being and autonomy of patients.
In this company I had the opportunity to work with children with autism of different degrees. It was a challenging and enriching experience. My main task with my clients, being trained in dialectical behavioral therapy, was to develop behavioral plans and use them in each session.
My other duties included: enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing personalized support and individualized care plans, assisted in the development of life skills for children, focusing on communication, social interaction, and daily living tasks, facilitated group activities for social skill development, fostering healthy relationships among peers and mostly improved children''s behavioral outcomes through consistent implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management strategies.
I worked as a coordinator of groups of adults and adolescents with emotional regulation problems teaching DBT skills such as distress tolerance, radical acceptance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness among others.
The Morra Sanatorium is a neuropsychiatric hospital where I did my internship. During this time I was able to develop skills as a clinical psychologist observing patients suffering from different disorders. In this institution I had the opportunity to create an intervention plan for the prevention of suicide in adolescents and young adults.