Riley Felicicchia
San Diego,CA
Summary
Clinical Psychology Ph.D. candidate with over 8 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and their families. Proven expertise in behavioral skill development, executive functioning support, caregiver coaching, and telehealth service delivery. Committed to empowering autistic individuals to achieve independence, confidence, and meaningful life outcomes, including successful employment. Strong advocate for innovative approaches that enhance the quality of life for neurodiverse populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Rady Children’s Hospital – Developmental Evaluation Clinic
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct developmental assessments for young children with autism and related conditions
- Implement evidence-based social skills interventions (PEERS)
- Provide strengths-based feedback and practical recommendations to caregivers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support functional independence
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Healthy Early Years Clinic
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning differences
- Coached parents in behavioral strategies that increase adaptive functioning and independence
- Developed individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Rady Children’s Hospital – Outpatient Psychiatry
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered CBT and executive functioning interventions to youth
- Completed ADOS-2 training (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
- Developed structured goal-setting and progress-monitoring systems
Behavior Technician
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
San Luis Obispo
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Implemented ABA therapy for children ages 3–16 with autism
- Supported communication, daily living, and adaptive skill development
- Tracked measurable progress and collaborated closely with families
- Trained and mentored new staff
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology emphasis)
San Diego State University / UC San Diego
06-2027
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
San Diego State University
01-2024
B.S. - Psychology, Minor in Child Development
California Polytechnic State University
01-2019
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) expertise
- Telehealth (Zoom-based) service delivery
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Executive functioning & adaptive skill development
- Strengths-based intervention
- Goal setting & accountability support
Affiliations
San Diego State University
University of California, San Diego
Timeline
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Rady Children’s Hospital – Developmental Evaluation Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Healthy Early Years Clinic
01.2024 - 01.2025
Doctoral Practicum Trainee
Rady Children’s Hospital – Outpatient Psychiatry
01.2023 - 01.2024
Behavior Technician
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
01.2016 - 01.2019
B.S. - Psychology, Minor in Child Development
California Polytechnic State University
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology emphasis)
San Diego State University / UC San Diego
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
San Diego State University
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Long-Term Trainee, 2024, 2025, Focused on improving access to evidence-based services for individuals with autism, Led community project to increase inclusive program accessibility