Roshely Quiñones-Rodriguez, BA, Psychology Intern

Roshely Quiñones-Rodriguez is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico–Río Piedras Campus. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in General Social Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico–Cayey Campus in 2019. Her primary areas of interest include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) outcomes across the lifespan, diagnostic and behavioral assessments, and interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with ASD and other developmental disorders. She is also passionate about promoting community integration for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and enhancing overall well-being for the geriatric population. As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish, she provides services in both languages.

Roshely’s supervised doctoral clinical practicum experience spans a variety of settings, including early intervention programs, schools, community mental health centers, and an anxiety disorder clinic. She has supported infants and toddlers in developing new skills through multidisciplinary and parent-teacher behavioral and developmental consultations. Her experience includes conducting therapy, as well as psychological, diagnostic, and neuropsychological assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Additionally, she has worked closely with caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s, providing individual therapy, and has supported clients with a range of diagnoses, including anxiety and depressive disorders, ASD, and Speech-Language Disorder.

Her personal and professional experiences have deepened her appreciation for the power of connectedness, shaping her understanding of the importance of community collaboration and cultural diversity. She strives to foster a clinical environment where clients, viewed as part of multiple systems, can develop integrated resources to help them navigate their communities with confidence.

Outside of her work, Roshely enjoys engaging in dynamic and spontaneous activities that foster connection, such as martial arts, music, theater, and outdoor adventures.