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Nishma Ramos Gonzalez

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I am a bilingual mental health practitioner with a master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling and a doctorate candidate in Clinical Psychology. I provide individual and group psychoeducation and counseling to adults, both in English and Spanish. I am interested in pursuing opportunities in forensic psychology, particularly, prevention, assessment, and treatment services for individuals struggling with severe mental illness and undergoing criminal proceedings or immigration proceedings.

Education

University of Southern California

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
2018 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Clinical Psychology

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Master's degree program
2014 - 2016
  • Majors:
    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Bachelor's degree program
2009 - 2013
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Psychologist

    • Mental Health Therapist

      2021 – Present3 years
    • Psychology Trainee

      2021 – Present3 years
    • Service Provider - Note Taker

      Office of Accessibility Services, John Jay College
      2015 – 2015
    • Graduate Extern

      Psychiatry Unit, Queens County Criminal Court
      2015 – 20161 year
    • Mental Health Practitioner

      State Psychiatric Hospital
      2017 – 20225 years
    • Behavioral Health Interpreter

      Independent
      2018 – 20202 years
    • Office and Research Assistant

      Psychology Department, John Jay College
      2014 – 20162 years

    Sports

    Dancing

    2010 – Present14 years

    Yoga

    2020 – Present4 years

    Research

    • Psychology, General

      Institute for Psychological Research (IPsi) — Research Assistant
      2013 – 2014
    • Psychology, General

      University of Puerto Rico — Research Assistant
      2013 – 2014
    • Forensic Psychology

      Sex Offender Research Lab (SORL) — Research Assistant
      2015 – 2016
    • Forensic Psychology

      Forensic Assessment Research Lab — Research Assistant
      2016 – 2016
    • Psychology, General

      Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) — Research Assistant
      2017 – Present

    Arts

    • Independent

      Painting
      N/A
      2012 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Clinic with a Heart — Mental Health Therapist
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Taller Social Comunitario, University of Puerto Rico — Student Coordinator
      2011 – 2012
    • Volunteering

      Mental health clinics — Interpreter
      2015 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) — Volunteer Administrative and Research Assistant
      2016 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship