CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Clinical psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families in clinical, educational and social-care settings. Trained in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology.
Additional training in biopsychology, humanist, existential, positive, systemic, cognitive-behavioral and personality - psychology, philosophy and Mindfulness, positive parenting, emotional intelligence and safety-oriented practice.
Furthermore, specialized in Color and Fashion Psychology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychologist in Private Practice | 2023 – Present
Adolescent, young adult, adult and couples: psychological support; biopsychology, psychology, therapy
Adults in partnership with POBOS Belgium: Occupational and Work Psychology, Support and Therapy after traumatic events and psycho-social problems at work place
Private Practice | Berchem, Luxembourg | 86, rue de Bettembourg | www.dinafreitas.com | Appointments via Doctena
Clinical Psychologist | 2024
Children, adolescents
Alupse Dialogue | Howald & Ettelbrück, Luxembourg
Clinical Psychologist | 2021 – 2023
Children, adolescents
Fondation Kannerschlass | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Teacher in Psychology and Communication | 2020 - 2021
Adolescents, Young Adults : 1st and 2nd year General - Social Sciences (GSO) classes
École Privée Marie-Consolatrice | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Clinical Psychologist | 2017 – 2020
Children, adolescents and their families
La Main Tendue asbl | Pétange, Luxembourg
Educational Assistant | 2017
Adolescents
Lycée Nic Biever | Dudelange, Luxembourg
Educational Assistant | 2013 – 2014
Adolescents
Lycée Mathias Adam | Lamadelaine, Luxembourg
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree | Psychological and Educational Sciences | 2014 – 2016
Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology
Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) | Brussels, Belgium
https://ulb.academia.edu/DinaFreitas
Bachelor’s Degree | Human and Social Sciences | 2010 – 2013
Psychology
Université de Lorraine | Metz, France
Health and Social Professions | 2007 – 2010
Lycée Technique pour Professions Educatives et Sociales | Livange / Mersch, Luxembourg
INTERNSHIPS
Psychology Intern | 2015 – 2016
Adults
Hôpital de Jour Psychiatrique – Adults | Centre Hospitalier Luxembourg (CHL) | Strassen, Luxembourg
Psychology Intern | 2014 – 2015
Adults
Liewen Dobaussen asbl | Ettelbruck and Diekirch, Luxembourg
Psychology Intern | 2012 – 2013
Adults
Réseau Psy – Psychesch Hëllef Dobaussen asbl | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Psychology of Colors - Ecole Supérieure de Relooking (ESR) - Paris | 2025
Entrepreneurship and Business Management - House of Training - Luxembourg | 2025
POBOS Belgium - Workplace Well-Being and Crisis Intervention, Counselling in Well-being | Online Training | 2024
Psychology of Fashion - Ecole Supérieure de Relooking (ESR) - Paris | 2024
Biopsychological Perspective of Behaviour and Its Clinical Application - Development and Personality | 2018 - 2028
Dr. Benoît Poisson; Psychologist and Trainer from Canada – Luxembourg
SOP – Safety Oriented Practice | 2023
Dr. Ulla Peters – Elisabeth Formeiert – Fedas, Howald, Luxembourg
Crisis Intervention and Scope for Action: The Opposite of Failing Is Acting! | 2022
Prof. Dr. Menno Baumann – SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg – Abbaye de Neumünster, Luxembourg
Can Laughter Be a Refuge Against Suffering? Humour, Trauma and Resilience | 2022
Prof. Marie Anaut – SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg – Abbaye de Neumünster, Luxembourg
International Trauma Therapy Conference for Working with Children and Adolescents – “Aufwind für gelingende Wege” | 2021
Erzéiungs- a Familljeberodung – AFP Solidarité Famille asbl | Université du Luxembourg
Is Psychological Trauma Contagious? | 2021
Dr. Hélène Romano; Psychologist and Therapist – SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg – Online Training
Invisible Memories | 2021
Wilma WEISS and Jacob BAUSUM; Experts in Trauma Pedagogy – SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg – Online Training
Teen Triple P Course (Positive Parenting Program) | 2021
Maryse Greivelding, Triple P Trainer – École des Parents J. Korczak, Fondation Kannerschlass – Esch/Alzette
Narcissistic Abusers – Realities and Challenges | 2021
Bérangère LHOMME – Hypnotherapist, Trainer – Objektiv Famill Asbl – Campus Geesseknäppchen – Luxembourg City
Biopsychological Perspective on Behaviour and Clinical Application | 2020 – Present
Dr. Benoît Poisson; Psychologist and Trainer from Canada – Online Training
The Role of Emotions | 2019
Karine Trudel; Coach and Trainer from Canada – Résilience Institut – Bertrange, Luxembourg
Signs of Safety: Fallmapping and Reflection / Safety Planning and Reflection | 2018 – 2019
Ulla Peters, Sociologist (University of Luxembourg), Luxembourg
Practical Workshop: Strengths and Resources, Inspired by the Book “Beau, Bien, Bon” | 2018
Elisabeth Grimaud, PhD in Cognitive Psychology; Céline Veitmann, Positive Psychopédagogue and Learning Facilitator – Luxembourg
Systemic Psychological Perspective and Its Clinical Application | 2018
Dr. Benoît Poisson; Psychologist and Trainer from Canada – Luxembourg
Introduction to the Development of Emotional Intelligence | 2018
Karine Trudel; Coach and Trainer from Canada – Résilience Institut – Bertrange, Luxembourg
Workshop Facilitator: Philosophy and Mindfulness Practice with Children | 2018
SEVE Luxembourg asbl (Savoir Être et Vivre Ensemble) – Differdange, Luxembourg
Meeting Children’s Suffering: Words of Care and Tools for Change | 2018
Paroles d’enfants asbl – Liège, Belgium
Meeting Children’s Suffering: Growing Up with Parents Experiencing Psychological Distress – What Professionals Learn from Children | 2018
Paroles d’enfants asbl – Liège, Belgium
Masterclass for Beginners and Newcomers in the “Child and Family Support” Sector (AEF) | 2017
Office National de l’Enfance – Luxembourg
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Critical thinking · Analytical thinking · Creativity · Open-mindedness · Synthesis skills · Ability to step back · Active listening · Observation skills · Emotional intelligence · Patience · Need for diversity · Questioning mindset · Autonomy · Team spirit · Constructive approach
LANGUAGES
Portuguese: 6/6 self-assessed proficiency
Luxembourgish: 6/6 self-assessed proficiency
French: 5/6 self-assessed proficiency
German: 5/6 self-assessed proficiency
English: 4/6 self-assessed proficiency
Spanish: 3/6 self-assessed proficiency
VOLUNTEERING
Psychology and Education Volunteer | 2014
Girls aged 7–21
Wattegama Child Development Centre | Kandy, Sri Lanka
Psychology and Education Volunteer | 2014
Children aged 0–5
Orphanage Petite Enfance | Kandy, Sri Lanka
PROJECT
ISCAR Questionnaire | 2020
Neurohormonal Circuits: Instinctiveness, Sensitivity, Cognition, Affectivity, Reflexivity
Developed from Dr. Benoît Poisson’s PBPC approach; participation in drafting personality-style descriptions and researching/selecting sample participants