Empowering Personal & Professional Growth Through Emotional Health Education

The Mentalis Academy Difference

At Mentalis Academy, we believe in providing more than just education: we offer a comprehensive learning experience designed to meet the diverse needs of those passionate about mental and emotional well-being. Here’s what sets us apart:

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• Structured and Thoughtful Learning

  Mentalis Academy provides psychologically grounded education that emphasizes depth, reflection, and integration over rapid or fragmented skill acquisition. Learning is designed to unfold progressively, supporting meaningful understanding over time.

• Grounded in the Mentalis Method™

  All learning experiences are shaped by the Mentalis Method™, a coherent framework emphasizing emotional integration, reflective practice, and ethical engagement in understanding human psychological processes.

• Evidence-Informed & Trauma-Aware

  The curriculum draws on established psychological theory, neuroscience, and trauma-aware perspectives, presented with nuance and depth rather than simplification or quick-fix approaches.

• Expert-Led, Practitioner-Developed

  Programs are developed by experienced practitioners with clinical, educational, and applied backgrounds, ensuring learning remains both psychologically rigorous and practically relevant.

• Educational Certificates with Professional Relevance

  Mentalis Academy certificates recognize structured educational achievement and support ongoing professional development within human-centered and emotional health–related fields.

• A Reflective Learning Environment

  Mentalis learning experiences encourage reflection, personal insight, and practical integration while respecting the complexity of emotional and relational development.

Our Instructors

Co-Founder- Mentalis Academy

Daniela Maltauro

Daniela is an inquisitive and compassionate psychotherapist with a deep curiosity for the human psyche and the emotions that shape our lives. Her expertise spans organizational psychology, coaching, clinical psychology, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, equipping her to guide others through emotional challenges with insight and care.

Beyond traditional therapy, Daniela integrates nature-based approaches, recognizing the profound connection between humans and the natural world. A passionate equestrian, she incorporates equine-assisted therapy into her practice, leveraging horses’ ability to mirror human emotions and facilitate breakthroughs in anxiety, trauma, and relationships.

Committed to inclusion and social justice, Daniela ensures a welcoming space for diverse communities, including multicultural and LGBTQ individuals. Her work embodies creativity, empathy, and innovation, demonstrating the transformative power of relational therapy when approached with an open heart and mind.

Co-Founder - Mentalis Academy

Nadine Gharios

Nadine’s lifelong curiosity about the human mind and emotions led her to a career as a psychotherapist, where she has worked for over 20 years. Drawn to psychodynamic therapy, she explores the unconscious mind and the complexities of human relationships, helping individuals navigate personal growth and change.

Her passion for the mind-body connection deepened through yoga, leading her to study integrative body psychotherapy, which recognizes how trauma manifests in posture, breathing, and movement. She specializes in supporting individuals with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, offering insightful guidance that fosters resilience and self-compassion.

Through a holistic approach, Nadine empowers clients to access their inner strength and wisdom, helping them move through life’s uncertainties with clarity and confidence.