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Carolyne M. Dávila Martínez, M.S.

Bayamón,Puerto Rico

Summary

Doctoral trainee in Clinical Psychology with supervised practicum experience specializing in mood disorders, complex diagnoses, and domestic violence cases. Skilled in providing trauma-informed services to high-risk and underserved populations, with additional training in crisis and suicidal risk intervention. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration across community and forensic settings, with a strong commitment to ethical standards of care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Practioner in Clinical Psychology

Albizu Clinic
San Juan
08.2020 - 09.2025
  • Provided individual and couples psychotherapy.
  • Served psychological interventions with children, adolescents, and adults, incorporating bilingual (Spanish-English) services and cultural sensitivity.
  • Conducted clinical screenings and intake assessments to identify presenting concerns and determine appropriate services.
  • Administered psychometric, socioemotional, and psychoeducational assessments (WPPSI, WISC-V, MMPI-3, Rorschach, Woodcock-Muñoz Muñoz)
  • Applied multiple evidence-based modalities, such as CBT, ACT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychodynamic interventions, Problem-solving therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, and Interpersonal therapy.
  • Participated in multiple specialized seminars focused on domestic violence, personality disorders, and clinical treatment approaches.
  • Engaged in case discussions and clinical training sessions, strengthening competencies in diagnosis, treatment planning, and informed interventions.
  • Conducted crisis interventions and suicide risk assessments, strengthening advanced competencies in patient safety and emergency response.
  • Supervised first and second year practitioner students in the intake interview process, helping develop skills of active listening, empathy, paraphrasing, therapeutic silences, open- and closed-ended questioning, and data collection on symptoms and background (1 year)

Advanced Practioner in Clinical Psychology

Innova Psychological Inst| Dra.Cepeda & Dra.Tirado
Dorado
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Attended advanced-level referrals, including cases of complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, and other complex diagnoses.
  • Provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults in both in-person and telehealth settings.
  • Conducted (PSM, PSL & PSE) evaluations for diverse age groups (children, adolescents, and adults)
  • Conducted clinical intakes, identifying presenting problems and directing patients to appropriate services (average 2 hours/week)
  • Completed training in Informe Trauma Services (30 credits)
  • Complex Trauma and Personality Disorders (certification in progress 40 credits)
  • Certified Trauma-Informed Professional, Level CPT-1.
  • Maintained a structured clinical schedule, attending to the clinic two days per week (8–9 hours each day) and 1 day on the weekend for clinical evaluations (3 hours), ensuring consistent training.
  • Strengthened competencies in telepsychology, HIPAA-compliant documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Gained clinical experience in a community-based and private clinic setting.
  • Strengthened cultural competence with a highly diverse patient population across nationalities and sociocultural backgrounds.

Clinical Psychology Practioner Student

Domestic Violence Court| Dra.Vanessa Rivera
Bayamón
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Completed weekly practicum (3 days, 4-5 hours per week) providing services for women survivors of intimate violence.
  • Conducted first-instance interventions, including immediate risk assessment, emotional stabilization, crisis support and and referral processes.
  • Provided second-instance clinical treatments, prioritizing safety, empowerment, and resilience.
  • Provided Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for women survivors of intimate partner violence, prioritizing safety and resilience.
  • Utilized the PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5) along with additional trauma measures: ACE Questionnaire, to assess symptom severity and diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
  • Designed and implemented STEP (Survivor Therapy Empowerment Program), integrating feminist and trauma theories.
  • Delivered trauma-focused interventions using Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for survivors presenting with PTSD symptoms.
  • Applied structured, evidence-based protocols to reduce avoidance, reprocess traumatic memories, and address maladaptive trauma-related beliefs.
  • Collaborated with legal advisors and court professionals to integrate psychological and legal perspectives in case management, reinforcing skills in forensic psychology, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Practicioner in Clinical Psychology

Boys & Girls Club| Dra. Yaritza Cartagena
Santurce, Puerto Rico
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted integrated comprehensive psychological assessments (PSM, PSL) with children and adolescents referred to the Albizu Clinic from disadvantaged communities, primarily for concerns related to cognitive and attentional difficulties.
  • Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized instruments, including: WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, Woodcock-Johnson IV, IDC-E Escolar, Vanderbilt, BASC-and Beck Inventories.
  • Collaborated with teachers, coordinators, and parents to implement home and school-based psychological interventions and ensure continuity of care between home, school, and clinic.
  • Strengthened multicultural competence by working with children and families from low-resource Puerto Rican communities, adapting assessment feedback to cultural and socioeconomic contexts.


Practicioner in Clinical Psychology

Maria Auxiliadora College | Dra. Martha Phillipi
Carolina, Puerto Rico
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Attended referrals of children and adolescents for assessment of academic, behavioral, and attentional difficulties.
  • Administered, scored, and interpreted cognitive measures, including WISC-V and WPPSI-IV, to evaluate intellectual functioning in children and adolescents.
  • Conducted academic and achievement testing with the Woodcock-Munoz- IV for identification of learning disorders.
  • Assessed visuomotor integration and perceptual-motor functioning using the Beery VMI and Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test.
  • Evaluated emotional and behavioral functioning with standardized instruments, such as the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and BASC-3.
  • Applied projective techniques, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test, Sentence Completion Test, and Person in the Rain, to explore personality dynamics, coping strategies, and affect regulation.
  • Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological assessments targeting attentional deficits, visuomotor integration, and executive functioning. (BASC-3, Vanderbilt-ADHD)
  • Developed academic achievement recommendations for teachers and families to promote evidence-based support strategies within the school system.
  • Collaborated with teachers, coordinators, and parents to implement school-based and home-based psychological interventions, ensuring continuity of integral care.
  • Strengthened multicultural competence by working with children and families from low-resource Puerto Rican communities, adapting assessment feedback to cultural and socioeconomic contexts.

Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University Inc

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Puerto Rico

Skills

  • Skilled in effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse cultural populations
  • Trained in trauma-informed care with emphasis on complex PTSD, personality disorders, and mood disorders with comorbid presentations
  • Experienced in case conceptualization and treatment planning informed by trauma integrating evidence-based interventions (CBDT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, STEP, IT)
  • Experienced with high-risk populations, including crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
  • Proficient in psychological assessment, including cognitive, socioemotional, psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and trauma measures
  • Culturally responsive and inclusive practice
  • Competent in clinical documentation, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, and EHR systems
  • Collaborative in Interdisciplinary community and forensic settings
  • Experienced in case conceptualization and treatment planning informed by trauma, integrating evidence-based interventions (CBDT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, STEP, IT)

Certification

  • Certification in Trauma-Informed Services and Care Innova Psychological Group, LLC – Division of Continuing Education
  • Instructor: Juan Aníbal González-Rivera, Ph.D. | 20 contact hours | Awarded: 2025-08-27
  • CAPS-5 Certification – Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 CE credits | Awarded: 2025-08-25
  • Certification in Complex Trauma and Personality Disorders Innova Psychological Group, LLC – Division of Continuing Education Instructor: Juan Aníbal González-Rivera, Ph.D. | 40 contact hours | Awarded: 2025
  • Trauma-Informed Care Certification (CPT-1 Level) – Completed professional training in trauma-informed principles and practices | Awarded: 2025

Languages

Spanish Native speaker
Fluent
English Fluent
Fluent

Affiliations

American Psychological Association (APA) – Graduate Student Member, 2025–Present

Timeline

Advanced Practioner in Clinical Psychology

Innova Psychological Inst| Dra.Cepeda & Dra.Tirado
08.2024 - 07.2025

Clinical Psychology Practioner Student

Domestic Violence Court| Dra.Vanessa Rivera
08.2023 - 07.2024

Practicioner in Clinical Psychology

Boys & Girls Club| Dra. Yaritza Cartagena
08.2022 - 07.2023

Practicioner in Clinical Psychology

Maria Auxiliadora College | Dra. Martha Phillipi
08.2022 - 07.2023

Practioner in Clinical Psychology

Albizu Clinic
08.2020 - 09.2025

PsyD - Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University Inc

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Puerto Rico

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