2909 Busch Lake Blvd., Suite C, Tampa, FL 33614
Meet Dr. Aranda
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I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 1998, with an additional specialization in child and adolescent psychology. Prior to entering my Ph.D. program, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1992. I was subsequently awarded a three year fellowship from the American Psychological Association's (APA) Minority Fellowship Program to pursue my graduate degrees. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Mt. Vernon Community Mental Health Center in Virginia. I then completed my post-doctoral residency at Northside Community Mental Health Center in Tampa, Florida, where I worked with toddlers, children, families and adults.
After my residency, I worked ten years for the Pinellas County School District, providing comprehensive psychological services to hundreds of children and their families. I also provided clinical supervision to school psychology interns and psychology residents. I opened my own private practice in 2001 in Tampa, Florida, providing psychotherapy services to children and adults as well as completing psychological and psycho-educational evaluations. I have collaborated with the Hillsborough County School District, Mayor's Youth Corp, WFLA Channel 8 Daytime program, the University of South Florida, Starting Right- Now, and Vocational Rehabilitation of Florida. A past president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association, I remain an active member of the Florida Psychological Association and serve as an occasional contributor of a mental health column for the World of Westchase magazine.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I am aware of the distinct impact of culture on mental heatlh wellness and psychopathology. I am an active runner who has completed many triathlons and road races, and I have volunteered with Girls On the Run. Most importantly, I am the proud mother of three young women who have taught me the most invaluable lessons regarding parenting, motherhood and what it means to be a good human being.
