Biography

Catarina is a licensed psychotherapist with an extensive 30-year background in Psychology. Over the past decade, while committed to her private practice, she has also enjoyed teaching Psychology and Human Development courses in Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco colleges. While pursuing her Master of Science in Counseling at SF State University, Catarina counseled artists at the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). Given her native Portuguese upbringing, Catarina often works with Brazilian and Portuguese individuals and couples.

Education

• M.A., San Francisco State University
• B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst