Holistic Mental Health for Families, Tweens and Teens.

Unlock Resilience and Joy for your family!

Welcome to MAP - Mindful Art of Practices! A transformative journey guided by a trauma-informed & trauma prevention professional, Art Therapy Practitioner, Certified Parent Coach, Teen Specialist & Neuroscience expert.

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We don't come into this journey with all the answers...

Many families come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to support their children through anxiety, emotional struggles, or the challenges of growing up in today’s fast-paced world.

Teens often feel unheard or misunderstood, while parents grapple with how to break free from generational patterns that no longer serve their family dynamic. Using my training in youth anxiety, depression, neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and art therapy, I provide a compassionate, non-clinical space where families can uncover answers, deepen connection, and learn practical strategies to foster resilience, emotional regulation, and meaningful relationships.

Together, we work to rewrite the story, creating authentic and healthier patterns and empowering tweens, teens and families.

No matter what your current relationship with your child looks like, there is always hope. It may seem difficult to imagine a different path, especially if things feel challenging right now, but trust that change is possible.

It's never too late to shift our approach, support our children, tweens and teens and build the connection we truly desire.

Embrace a holistic approach to mental well-being rooted in Neuroscience, Human Development, Nervous System Science and Neurobiology discoveries.

As a parent coach and a teen coach, I can support both parents, tweens and teens find peace, joy and connection again.
I have developed programs that can fit into any family needs, and you can start seeing the benefits in as little as a few weeks!
No more guessing, spending money on books, or feeling like you are ruining your life, and your kids' lives forever.
A holistic and science-based approach transforming your family from chaos to connection and cooperation.
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Why Work with me?

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As a mindful parent coach, teen life coach, and art therapy practitioner, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience as a mom of a teenager living abroad to my work with families, tweens, and teens.

Certified in non-clinical neuro-psychotherapy, trauma prevention, and as a Safe and Sound Provider, I bring a holistic and neuroscience-based approach to fostering growth and healing within families, integrating a variety of evidence-based strategies with creative practices to support emotional regulation, resilience, and secure attachment.

My trauma-informed care and expertise in youth anxiety, depression and critical aspects of adolescent development, allow me to create a safe, compassionate space for tweens, teens, and their families to explore challenges, improve communication, and navigate life’s transitions.

Together, we work to build resilience, stronger connections and empower every family member to thrive.
How We Can Work Together
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Parent Coaching

A parent-centered coaching program to support and guide parents. A holistic and science-based approach transforming your family from chaos to connection and cooperation. A beautiful journey rooted in Non-Violent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Brain Science.

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Teen Coaching

Coaching 4TEENS program provides a safe and non-judgement space for emotional resilience, distress tolerance, Mindfulness, resetting the nervous system to allow growth and self-confidence. Teens learn how to work with boundaries, rules, acceptance and change in a group format fostering a respectful, responsive and connected way to grow and thrive.

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Individual Sessions

A supportive guidance to approaching your life with purpose and presence. For adults, Tweens & Teens that need individualized support or wish to continue the transformative coaching experience, my individualized sessions are offered to clients that need a combination of tools and approaches, or/and have completed any MAP Coaching Program (teens and/or for Parents) with the desire to continue working with me for ongoing care.

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Expat Support

As a Brazilian/American, I work with families, children and teens providing support & understanding of the cultural dynamics of living abroad and its impact on our metal health.
All of my offerings are available for expats with the understanding of the intercultural nuances.

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Testimonials From Clients

"MAP has strengthened our family bonds, taught us how to recover from a state of heightened anxiety, and has given us hope for our future. Before we found about Flavia’s program, we had exhausted the limited mental health resources available for our two children. ​Our oldest child had been experiencing anxiety and had gone through a year of virtual therapy with little success. Shortly after, our younger daughter experienced a traumatic event at school that led to severe depression and social anxiety. As parents, we felt lost in a system that didn’t provide us with tools to help our children at home. Through Flavia’s holistic approach, we are learning to love and trust ourselves and each other".

Nicole S.
Private Sessions client

"Working with Flavia has absolutely transformed the way I parent my children. Especially with young, school-aged kids, I found myself running ragged trying to be, do, and provide everything for them, all the time. I had grown accustomed to simply existing alongside my little ones and didn’t know how to intentionally plug into their emotions and create a real connection.  In our sessions, Flavia listens with the most attentive, non-judgmental heart. She helps me get to the root of the issues I’m experiencing, often tracing my reactions and parenting habits back to my own childhood to help me uncover deep-seated thought patterns and behaviors. It’s been truly eye-opening and fascinating to learn why I am the way I am, and why my children are the way they are. She’s also equipped me with tools and strategies to use in times of conflict and stress to help recenter my family and bring us back to our core values.  With this new level of understanding".

Courtney M.
Parent Coach Client

"Flavia brought a much needed reflection to our preschool on why we do what we do and challenged us with new ways of dealing with the many challenges we face as educators. I was reminded of the huge responsibility that we have as teachers in being educated in the best ways to deal with the needs of our kids. How we deal with their behavior and emotions can break them or make them thrive! Being updated on the latest findings about neurodevelopment, nervous system regulation, how children learn best, etc. should be at the forefront of every teacher improvement plan. The responsibility we have is just too big! I see myself now constantly looking at my students with different eyes and an understanding that goes beyond their behavior, knowing that their behavior is their communication. Her training also helped me realize that before I walk into a classroom one of the most important things I can do is make sure I am regulated in my emotions so that I am ready to be fully present and able to discern the needs of each individual child. Every teacher needs to be reminded of just how impactful their life can be and how to better use their opportunity to help a child thrive! I highly recommend this training with Flavia to every school!"

Cristine M.
Pre-School Teacher - training participant

"I could have written pages and pages on how thankful we are for you! WE LOVE YOU!  I mean this with complete sincerity, God put you on this planet for this...your nurturing heart is such an honor to experience.​Ms. Flavia has been such a positive support in our daughters journey and our parenting of her. Our teenager daughter has had moments of anxiety and depression; as parents we have tried various things to help her but it wasn’t until her sessions with Ms. Flavia that she began to understand and implement different tools of managing her stress and moods.​Ms. Flavia’s has built an environment, where our daughter feels comfortable and safe to grow and challenge herself. We trust Ms. Flavia and strongly feel that because of her time with our daughter her coping and self awareness have blossomed".

Teshia F.
Coaching 4Teen client
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Disclaimer: The aim and mission of my work at MAP are to provide support, care, guidance, and assistance to families, teens, and children, drawing from my life experience as a mom, child educator, art therapy practitioner, Parent and Teen Coach, as well as the Certifications and training I have acquired along my journey. I operate as a specialist, mentor/coach in a non-medical/non-diagnostic capacity and do not hold a license as a psychotherapist or Counselor. My role is to offer supportive guidance to facilitate positive changes in people's lives. It's important to note that my work is not intended for diagnosing, treating, or curing any mental health or medical conditions. It should not be regarded as a substitute for psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other form of psychotherapy or medical advice.
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