Géssica Castellani Andrade
About Géssica Castellani Andrade
Géssica Castellani Andrade is a Judicial Analyst and Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology, with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Ericksonian approaches. She has over a decade of experience working in the Vara da Infância, Juventude e Idoso at the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, focusing on legal and psychological issues related to children, youth, and the elderly.
Work at Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Géssica Castellani Andrade has been employed at the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de Janeiro as an Analista Judiciário - Psicólogo since 2012. Over the course of her 12-year tenure, she has worked in Petrópolis, focusing on the Vara da Infância, Juventude e Idoso. Her role involves addressing legal and psychological matters concerning children, youth, and the elderly, particularly in cases involving violence, neglect, sexual abuse, and institutional care.
Education and Expertise
Géssica Castellani Andrade holds a comprehensive educational background in psychology and law. She earned her Bacharelado em Direito from Universidade Católica de Petrópolis from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed her Mestrado em Psicologia at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora from 2012 to 2014. She also studied Psicologia at the same university from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she pursued a Pós-graduação em Psicologia Jurídica at Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro from 2015 to 2017. Her expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Ericksonian approaches.
Background in Clinical Psychology
Géssica Castellani Andrade has a strong foundation in clinical psychology, having studied at Instituto Milton H. Erickson de Juiz de Fora, where she completed a Curso de Formação from 2009 to 2011. Her training has equipped her with specialized skills to address complex psychological issues, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations such as children and adolescents in conflict with the law.
Specialization in Legal Psychology
In her role at the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Géssica Castellani Andrade specializes in legal psychology. Her work focuses on critical issues such as violence, neglect, sexual abuse, and adoption. She also addresses the psychological needs of adolescents who are in conflict with the law, ensuring that legal proceedings consider their mental health and well-being.