Xotchyl L. De Jesus, PhD, a Psychologist with Familias CAPACES Inc.

Get to know Psychologist Dr. Xotchyl L. De Jesus, who serves patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dr. De Jesus is a clinical psychologist in the organization, Familias CAPACES Inc., in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Since 2001, Familias CAPACES Inc. has  provided psychological services and support to families in situations of vulnerability and risk of child abuse. Its mission is to strengthen family relationships and thereby reduce child abuse.

In regards to her educational background, Dr. De Jesus graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico in 2012. She then completed Couples Therapy: Sexuality and Family System at Complutense University of Madrid in 2016, and became a certified Creative Coach, Couples and Life Coach at the University of Puerto Rico in 2017.

Certified in Trauma through the Institute of Traumatology, De. De Jesus graduated with her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University – San Juan Campus in 2019.

Certified in clinical traumatology and serving as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Dr. De Jesus has training in couples therapy, sexuality, and family systems. She practices her profession in mental health centers in communities that present high levels of stress and vulnerability in families due to intra-family and community violence generated by the transfer of drugs and weapons.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to, physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.

In her line of work, Dr. De Jesus lectures for Better safe than sorry: EAI’s, preschool children in early intervention for the prevention of child abuse.

Learn More about Dr. Xotchyl L. De Jesus:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/85018655-Xotchyl-De-Jesus-Psychologist or through Familias CAPACES Inc., https://simposioyomeapunto.com/view-profile/xotchyl-de-jesus-phd/

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