FOUNDER & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Carolina Porto is a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in Paris. She works in the public sector specialising in children's mental health, and has spent years in private practice supporting expat families navigating anxiety, transitions, developmental challenges, and the particular complexities of multicultural life. Her work with families in exile and asylum-seeking situations has shaped a deep commitment to care that is both clinically rigorous and culturally aware.

Nest & Bloom grew from that same conviction. As a psychologist, a mother, and someone who spent years building bridges between mental health, education, and community in Paris, Carolina dreamed of a space where clinical expertise and community can coexist. She founded Nest & Bloom because she believes families deserve both.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Laetitia is a clinical psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience working in Paris, particularly in the Neuilly-sur-Seine area, known for its vibrant expatriate community. Born and raised in the United States, she moved to France as a teenager, an experience that deeply informs her clinical work.

Within Nest & Bloom, Laetitia is particularly dedicated to supporting parents as they navigate complex life transitions. Her areas of focus include parenting after an international move, raising “third culture kids,” and addressing the stress and anxiety that often arise during periods of major change.

CHILDCARE EXPERT

Elizabeth is the founder of NouNouLangues, a nanny agency helping families connect with carefully selected multilingual nannies in Paris and beyond. For over five years, NouNouLangues has supported families in finding the right nounou for their children.

As an expat herself, Elizabeth offers personalized support tailored to international parents. She guides Nest & Bloom families through every step, From identifying childcare needs to finding the right nanny, while also handling employment contracts, administrative procedures, and access to government childcare support in France.

EDUCATION CONSULTANT

Caroline is an Independent Educational Consultant and the founder of A+ College Coaching, based in the Paris area. With a background in finance, she launched her practice in 2014 after completing UC Irvine’s Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting.

She specializes in guiding French and multicultural families through the international college admissions process, helping them identify the best academic, social, and financial fit for their child.

MUSIC TEACHER

An American in Paris since 2014, Stacey has been passionate about music her whole life. Raised in California by music-loving parents, she grew up immersed in piano, string bass, choirs, a cappella groups, orchestras, and musical theater.

Today, Music Together Bébé Music Box is proud to be one of the most trusted and beloved early childhood music programs in the city, serving a vibrant international community of families and bilingual schools. Stacey and her team are passionate about nurturing confident, joyful music-makers and creating warm, inclusive spaces for children and caregivers.

LIFE COACH

Silvia is an Associate Certified ICF Life Coach, BA in Business and the founder of Global Expat Coach. Silvia has been an expat herself since 2010, living in Spain, USA, Argentina and France.

After +15 experience in corporate advertising with Fortune 500 brands (Renault, Nestlé, P&G, Pernod Ricard) she decides to put her skills at the service of others, studying at Coach U and obtaining in 2019 her ICF certification as an ACC Life Coach.

DOULA

Iris is a Paris-based doula supporting women, couples, and families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and other profound life transitions.

After more than 15 years working in social impact and philanthropy, Iris chose to dedicate her work to accompanying women during this deeply vulnerable and powerful time. Trained at Centre Galanthis (350 hours) in perinatal support, including fertility journeys, IVF, birth preparation, postpartum, breastfeeding, couple dynamics, perinatal mental health, and loss.

NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST

Tracey is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner based in Paris. Originally from the UK, she has lived in France for many years and understands the realities of international and expat life.

Within Nest & Bloom, Tracey contributes her expertise as part of a collaborative network supporting international families in Paris. She values working alongside psychologists, yoga teachers and other wellbeing professionals to provide integrated care that connects nutrition, mental health, lifestyle and community support.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Clara is a pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with a strong clinical background in child development and family support. She also has specialized training in Sensory Integration and the DIR/Floortime® approach.

Clara works with infants, children, and their families, supporting areas such as sensory processing, motor development, emotional regulation, and independence in daily life. Within Nest & Bloom, Clara offers individual consultations, parent coaching, and workshops focused on child and family dynamics. Clara is also the founder of Just Old Enough, a platform dedicated to making child development knowledge accessible and practical for modern families.