Melanis Rivera-RodrÃguez is a licensed psychologist formally trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and evidence-based practices. In addition to teaching and research, she provides psychology services to our medical students at the HWCOM Student Wellbeing and Mental Health services.
Before joining FIU, Dr. Rivera-RodrÃguez provided clinical health psychology services for HIV/AIDS patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She also worked at inpatient/outpatient care settings focused on the treatment of eating disorders.
