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Personal Information

Name: Juan David Méndez López
Address: Carrera 12 # 45-67, Barrio La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +57 310 123 4567
Licence Number: PSIC-098765 (Colombian Ministry of Health)

Professional Summary

A dedicated and experienced Psychologist with over 10 years of practice in Colombia Bogotá. Specialized in clinical psychology, with a focus on trauma, anxiety disorders, and community mental health. Committed to providing culturally sensitive care to diverse populations in Bogotá's dynamic urban environment. Active member of the Colombian Psychological Association (Asociación Colombiana de Psicología) and involved in local initiatives to improve mental health access in underserved communities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
  Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá
  Graduated: 2010 (Honors: Summa Cum Laude)
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá
  Graduated: 2013
• Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D.)
  Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
  Graduated: 2017 (Dissertation: "Mental Health Interventions in Post-Conflict Communities of Colombia")

Professional Experience

• Clinical Psychologist
  Centro de Salud Mental La Candelaria, Bogotá
  2018–Present
  - Conduct individual and group therapy for patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
  - Collaborated with local NGOs to provide free mental health workshops in Bogotá's underserved neighborhoods.
  - Developed a community-based program to support victims of urban violence, recognized by the Bogotá Mayor’s Office in 2021.
• Psychological Consultant
  Instituto de Psicología y Bienestar, Bogotá
  2015–2018
  - Provided psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents in schools.
  - Led training sessions for teachers on trauma-informed education, reaching over 500 educators in Bogotá.
• Research Assistant
  Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá
  2013–2015
  - Conducted research on the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health in Bogotá's marginalized communities.
  - Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, including "Revista Colombiana de Psicología".

Certifications and Licenses

• Professional License as a Psychologist
  Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social), Colombia
  Issued: 2011
• Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  International Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Bogotá
  Completed: 2014
• Training in Trauma-Focused Therapy
  Fundación para el Desarrollo de la Psicología (FUNDEP), Colombia
  Completed: 2016

Skills

• Diagnostic assessment and treatment planning for mental health disorders.
• Proficient in administering and interpreting psychological tests (e.g., MMPI, BDI).
• Culturally competent in addressing the unique needs of Bogotá's diverse population, including indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities.
• Skilled in group therapy facilitation and crisis intervention.
• Fluent in Spanish (native) and English (IELTS 7.5).

Languages

• Spanish – Native speaker
• English – Fluent (reading, writing, speaking)
• French – Basic (for academic research purposes)

Publications and Presentations

• "Mental Health Challenges in Post-Conflict Communities: A Case Study from Bogotá,"
  Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 2020.
• Presentation at the 15th National Psychology Congress in Colombia (Bogotá, 2019) on "Innovative Approaches to Anxiety Treatment."
• Co-authored a chapter on "Urban Mental Health Policies" in the book "Psychology and Society in Colombia," published by Editorial Universidad Nacional.

Volunteer Work

• Mental Health Volunteer
  Asociación de Víctimas del Conflicto, Bogotá
  2017–Present
  - Provided free psychological support to victims of violence and displacement in Bogotá.
• Community Outreach Coordinator
  Fundación Salud Integral, Bogotá
  2015–2017
  - Organized mental health awareness campaigns in public spaces across Bogotá, targeting youth and families.

References

Available upon request. References include colleagues from the Universidad de los Andes, the Colombian Psychological Association, and local mental health organizations in Bogotá.