Monica Helena Weirich de Santana

Monica Helena Weirich de Santana is a psychologist, art therapist, and Jungian analyst registered with the Conselho Regional de Psicologia (CRP 05/28446) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She holds specialist credentials in chemical dependency and serves as both an analyst and didactic analyst at the Instituto Junguiano do Rio de Janeiro, which is affiliated with the Associacao Junguiana do Brasil and the International Association for Analytical Psychology. Her clinical work integrates art therapy with Jungian analytic practice, drawing upon the creative process as a means of accessing unconscious material and facilitating individuation. Weirich de Santana has occupied significant leadership roles within her institute, including serving as Administrative Director of the IJRJ during the 2020-2022 term and coordinating introductory and thematic courses in analytical psychology. Her dedication to training and education reflects a commitment to the continued development of Jungian practice in Brazil, where she contributes to the professional formation of the next generation of analysts through teaching and institutional service.