Dr. Karen Caraballo

Licensed Bilingual/Bicultural Clinical Psychologist, NYS Certified School Psychologist, Certified School Neuropsychologist with 20+ years of experience providing clinical services to children and families. Additional training in family therapy, multiculturalism, trauma, and crisis intervention. Extensive experience conducting school-based consultations, partnering with education teams, parents, and administration to develop action plans to address students' socio-emotional and academic needs. Proven ability to work with diverse families in dynamic environments.

• 2015 NYC DOE Independent Assessment Provider
• 2015 Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
• 2011 American Board of School Neuropsychology
• 2009 NYS Certified Bilingual School Psychologist
• 2005 New York State Psychologist, Lic. #016570

• Managing Emotions During the Pandemic,The Salvation Army Long Term Recovery Puerto Rico (2020)
• Interventions for the Management of Grief in times of Pandemic, Spanish Federation of Family Therapy Associations. (2020)
• Interventions with Migrant Families: Social Adjustment and Trauma. University of Zaragoza, Spain (2020)
• Positive Discipline: Discipline With Love. Silver Lake Head Start, Staten Island NY (2015)
• Healing the Family by Mutual Enrichment Cultural Interconnection, and Sensitivity World Family Conference in Prague and Latino American Psychologist Association in Guatemala. (2009)
• Effective Modality in Strengthening Family and Community Foundations in Mainland and Immigrant Puerto Ricans IFTA World Family Therapy Congress in Iceland (2005)
• Adolescent Children of Parents with Severe Psychiatric Disorders: Treatment Model and Therapeutic Interventions. 9th European Congress Of Psychology, Granada, Spain and 51st Annual Convention of Puerto Rican Psychology Association in PR (2005)

Puerto Rico Rise Up, Inc, Executive Director, 2019-2022, Oversee the administration, programs, and strategic planning of the organization., Coordinate fundraising, marketing, and community outreach., Develop and coordinate psychology programs.

Latinos in Action, Youth Mentor, 2020-2022

 Latinos In Action (LIA) offers an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for Latinx students, working from within the educational system to create positive change.