Stephanie P.

I'm a bilingual Harvard-, Johns Hopkins- and Northwestern-trained clinical psychologist-turned-entrepreneur with over a decade of clinical, professional, research and entrepreneurial experience. I am also a survivor of an abduction that nearly ended my life in 2016. Since then, I've come full circle and now empower others to build resilience while living a meaningful life through my work and speaking engagements. Roles that Align with My Expertise: - Organizational & tech consultant - Program curriculum developer - Medical writer & senior editor - Expert workshop facilitator - Mindfulness instructor - Instructional designer - Keynote speaker - Content creator - Mindset coach - Data analyst - Researcher Areas of Expertise: Mindset Assessment & Transformation | Stress Management | Mindfulness | Values Alignment | Resilience Building | Self-Compassion | Accountability | Peak Performance | Mind-Body Connection | Behavioral Change | Team Cohesion & Engagement | Workplace Psychology | Latino Mental Health | Trauma Recovery | Dissertation Guidance | Research Services Offered: - Strategy consultation for mental wellness initiatives - Consultation for tech startups in psychology - Guidance w/curriculum & program design - Corporate & team mindfulness programs - Seminar sessions & workshops - Half-day & multi-day retreats - Psychology-based research - Speaking engagements - 1:1 & group coaching - Writing & Editing Experience: I was trained as a clinical psychologist and was a bilingual therapist, testing specialist and workshop facilitator for 13 years. I now own a psychological consulting firm where I work with executives, teams, founders, entrepreneurs and high achievers. I've designed & led over 1,000 workshops, webinars, and multi-week programs to individuals, teams, and leaders across academic, medical, government, private, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. I have 10+ years experience in developing, facilitating, and evaluating high-value workshops and programs that are interactive, impactful, insightful & based in science. I currently teach @Harvard CHA Center for Mindfulness as a mindfulness instructor and consultant. I was also a SaaS tech startup cofounder, COO and Chief Science Officer for 2.5 yrs. I co-built the company from the ground up, and my work focused most on developing a psychologically-based product with special emphasis on data analysis, deep customer insight analyses, and building the psychological framework for the product. We were accepted into 2 highly competitive accelerator programs, Google for Startups VHLX and Blue Startups. Throughout my masters, doctoral and postdoctoral career spanning 13 years I consistently worked as an academic researcher & writer. Most recently I was part of the clinical research team and presented a poster at Harvard Psychiatric Research Day & Mysell Lecture. Education: - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mindfulness & Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration, Harvard Medical School - Postdoctorate specializations in trauma-informed mindfulness, mindfulness-based therapy, and program leadership, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance - Triple certifications in mindfulness instruction, Harvard Medical School, The Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy, and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies - Psy.D in Clinical Psychology, Adler University - Doctoral Specializations in Adult Workshop Design/Facilitation/Evaluation, Mindfulness, and Stress Management, Northwestern University - APA-Accredited Doctoral Internships in Health Psychology, Johns Hopkins University, University of Colorado Boulder - M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Adler School of Professional Psychology - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Communication, Loyola University What You Can Expect: My work is driven by a passion for empowering others to build resilience while living a meaningful life. You can expect open communication, high quality work, and collaboration! I look forward to meeting you and collaborating! Send me a message to get started!