Tatiane Mitleton

As an intercultural organizational psychologist and psychodramatist, my therapeutic style is grounded in creativity, experiential learning, and compassionate presence. I work with the understanding that international mobility, cultural adaptation, career transitions, and the pursuit of belonging can deeply affect emotional well-being, identity, and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, I approach each client’s process with cultural sensitivity, curiosity, and a strong commitment to honoring their unique story.

I draw from Psychodrama as a core methodology, inviting clients to explore their inner world through action-oriented techniques. Rather than limiting the therapeutic experience to verbal analysis, I use role-play, embodiment, symbolic objects, and guided dramatization to help clients express emotions, examine internal conflicts, and experiment with new possibilities for behavior and connection. In psychodrama, the client is not just talking about life — they are actively exploring and transforming it. This allows for insight, emotional release, and the integration of new ways of relating to self and others.

Role-play also becomes a powerful tool in my work with expatriates and professionals navigating multicultural environments. Together, we rehearse conversations, workplace challenges, and leadership scenarios, strengthening communication skills, assertiveness, confidence, and adaptability. Whether facing a difficult meeting, navigating cultural misunderstandings, or rebuilding professional identity abroad, clients find a safe space to prepare, experiment, and grow.

Alongside the psychodramatic and experiential dimension, meditation and contemplative practices are an important part of my approach. I incorporate mindfulness, grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and compassion-based practices that support emotional regulation and the development of inner stability. These tools help clients cultivate self-compassion, reduce anxiety, and expand their capacity to stay present during moments of vulnerability, uncertainty, and transition. Meditation becomes not only a resource for calm, but also a bridge to deeper self-awareness and resilience in the face of cultural and personal change.

Compassionate listening is the foundation that ties everything together. I create a therapeutic environment where clients feel fully heard, respected, and welcomed without judgment. My role is to support them in reconnecting with their strengths, values, and personal resources — especially during periods when adaptation to a new culture can bring feelings of disorientation, loss, or loneliness. I help clients recognize that challenges experienced abroad do not define their worth; instead, these experiences can become opportunities for rediscovery, self-growth, and empowerment.

Working collaboratively, we build goals that align emotional well-being with professional development and fulfillment abroad. Whether a client seeks to improve relationships, navigate workplace dynamics, manage stress, or redefine their purpose, I guide them through a process that integrates thought, emotion, body, and action — turning insight into meaningful and sustainable change.

Ultimately, my therapeutic style reflects my belief that every story has the power to evolve. By combining psychodrama, role-play, meditation, and compassionate presence, I support clients in expanding their sense of who they can become — cultivating confidence, belonging, and authentic self-expression across borders.

Online Intercultural Psychologist – Private Practice
2020 – Present | International (Remote)
Clinical support for expatriates and internationally mobile professionals
Focus on emotional adjustment, cultural identity, and workplace well-being abroad
Integration of Psychodrama, Compassion-Focused Therapy, meditation, and compassionate listening

Intercultural Business Consultant – Amigos em Coimbra
2024 | Coimbra, Portugal (Remote and On-site)
Consultancy for Brazilian immigrant entrepreneurs establishing and growing businesses in Portugal
Guidance in adaptation to the Portuguese market, professional identity abroad, and strategic development
Workshops and advisory focused on resilience, communication, and cross-cultural navigation

People Management Analyst – Câmara Municipal de Araraquara
March 2019 – Present | Araraquara, Brazil
Performance evaluation implementation and data analysis
Coordination of training and professional development programs
Workplace mediation and internal communication facilitation
Leadership development and contributions to institutional strategic planning
Interviews and assessments to strengthen organizational culture and climate

Clinical Psychologist – Municipality of Motuca
Nov 2013 – June 2014 | Motuca, Brazil
Mental health clinical care in primary health network

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Clinical Psychologist – Municipality of Brodowski
Jan 2012 – Oct 2013 | Brodowski, Brazil

Research Psychologist – University of São Paulo (USP)
Jan 2008 – Dec 2012

Postgraduate Lato Sensu – Business Administration and Management
(2021–2023)
Focus on organizational strategy and leadership development.

Postgraduate Lato Sensu – Human Resources Management
(2020–2021)
Specialization in talent development, organizational culture, and HR policies.

Postgraduate Lato Sensu – Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(2019–2020)
Emphasis on work behavior, performance, and organizational climate.

Postgraduate Lato Sensu – Educational Psychology
(2017–2018)
Studies in human development, learning processes, and psychosocial intervention.

PhD in Human Sciences – University of São Paulo (USP)
(2009–2013)
Research focused on quality of care in health services and outcomes of psychological interventions.

Master’s in Human Sciences – University of São Paulo (USP)
(2008–2012 – period of research mentioned in CV)
Work as a researcher in public health and service evaluation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – University of São Paulo (USP)
Graduation in 2007, with strong clinical and scientific foundation