The psychologists who redefined the impact of Psychology in Brazil in 2025
In a year marked by profound transformations in the debate on mental health, two professionals stood out for raising the standards of Brazilian Psychology through scientific rigour, consistent clinical practice, and a genuine commitment to human development. Mirela Borba and Juliana Conti represent a new generation of psychologists who combine knowledge, ethics, and social impact, each with a distinct trajectory, yet equally relevant to the contemporary landscape.
More than individual recognition, their journeys reflect consistent movements within Psychology itself: the appreciation of applied science, qualified listening, continuous professional development, and public responsibility in emotional care. In 2025, both consolidated positions of prominence, influencing professionals, patients, and the public debate in a mature and consistent manner.
Mirela Borba: Psychology that turns knowledge into real impact
The trajectory of Dr Mirela Borba represents a new benchmark for applied Psychology in Brazil. A psychologist, lecturer, and PhD, she has built a solid career by combining scientific rigour, clear communication, and a deep commitment to human development. Her work stands out for translating psychological science into everyday life, making knowledge accessible without sacrificing depth, ethics, or technical excellence.
With a strong academic and editorial presence, Mirela Borba is the author of books in the fields of Psychology and Human Development and has become a reference for professionals and readers seeking to understand human behaviour in a mature, responsible, and evidence-based way. Her work goes beyond the clinic and the classroom, reaching thousands of people through content that promotes emotional autonomy, critical thinking, and consistent psychological growth.
Over recent years, Mirela has consolidated a highly engaged community interested in science, reflection, and the practical application of psychological knowledge. Her firm, didactic, and deeply human positioning has placed her among the most respected voices in contemporary Psychology, with growing influence both within the professional field and in the public debate on mental health and emotional wellbeing.
In 2026, her intellectual output gains even greater momentum with the launch of two new books. The first will have its official launch in Alphaville, São Paulo, and will address the importance of mental health in contemporary life, bringing together current, accessible, and scientifically grounded reflections on emotional care in times of overstimulation, social pressure, and psychological exhaustion. In parallel, Mirela is preparing the release of a solo book dedicated to adolescence and the relationship with screens, offering a deep and responsible analysis of the psychological impacts of excessive digital device use on the emotional development of children and adolescents. These works reinforce her position as an author committed to knowledge with tangible social impact.
Juliana Conti: clinical depth, strategic vision, and continuous education
The career of psychologist and psychoanalyst Juliana Conti is marked by intellectual rigour, ethical commitment, and a solid professional construction that integrates clinical practice, teaching, and leadership in Psychology. Founder of Clínica Conti, Juliana has developed a consistent clinical practice, recognised for the continuity of therapeutic relationships and the trust of patients who have followed her work for many years.
Her practice is grounded in psychoanalysis and in a qualified form of listening, attentive to the singularity of each individual and the complexity of psychic processes. Throughout her career, she has built a body of work recognised for the depth of its interventions and for the guidance of long-term therapeutic processes, reflecting an ethical, careful practice committed to real results in her patients’ emotional lives.
Beyond the clinic, Juliana Conti works as a lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, actively contributing to the education of future psychologists. Her presence in teaching reflects a commitment to the critical transmission of knowledge, encouraging clinical reasoning, ethical responsibility, and the construction of a solid professional identity from the very beginning of a career.
With an academic background that includes four postgraduate qualifications, clinical specialisation, and numerous advanced training courses, Juliana has built a robust theoretical foundation, always articulated with practice. Also recognised for her work as a mentor to psychologists, she supports professionals seeking to structure ethical, sustainable, and well-positioned careers, understanding Psychology as a science, a profession, and a life project.
Even with a consolidated career, continuous education remains one of her central pillars. Her planned entry into a Master’s programme in 2026 marks a new stage of academic deepening and reaffirms her conviction that knowledge is a permanent process. The projects of this new cycle expand her work in clinical practice, teaching, and professional development, consolidating her position as a reference in clinical depth, leadership, and strategic vision.
Two trajectories, one shared commitment
Mirela Borba and Juliana Conti represent, each in their own way, a form of Psychology that does not stagnate, that evolves, and that commits itself to real transformation in people’s lives. In an increasingly demanding and complex context, their trajectories symbolise solidity, responsibility, and impact.
More than successful careers, both are building legacies. Legacies that strengthen Brazilian Psychology, elevate the debate on mental health, and inspire a more ethical, profound, and socially attuned professional practice for the contemporary world.
