About Dr. Rodriguez
Dr. Jaclyn Rodriguez is a dedicated licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in New York. Dr. Rodriguez attended St. John's University in Queens, NY for her bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. She has over a decade of experience working in the school system, which includes public school districts as well as out-of-district special education programs for students with disabilities. Dr. Rodriguez also has experience working in private practice, hospital, and college settings. Her wealth of knowledge and vast training allows her to provide a unique perspective and comprehensive support services to individuals, parents, families, and school personnel. Dr. Rodriguez founded Positive Progress Psychology to be able to provide clients' with more than just traditional therapy services. She values people as unique individuals, and also seeks to understand their family, social, and work/school environment(s) in order to be able to fully support her clients. With a compassionate approach, she helps clients navigate through their concerns and find effective solutions. Dr. Rodriguez is committed to creating a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings and problem solve life's challenges.
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Dr. Rodriguez has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Family Therapy, Parent Training, and Life Coaching. She takes a person-centered approach to tailor treatment and support plans to meet each client's unique needs. This can include targeting specific mental health challenges, or providing general support for life's daily stressors. With consent, Dr. Rodriguez will collaborate with providers (e.g. primary care doctors, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, job coaches, school staff, etc.) working with clients to ensure that they are fully supported in all aspects of their lives outside of sessions. ​
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Dr. Rodriguez has a passion for assisting parents, guardians, and families with supporting their children. As a mom, she understands the many challenges that can arise while raising a child. She believes that parenting is the most important, (and most difficult) job that someone can have, and there is no "handbook" on how to effectively do that job. She offers caregivers an outlet and guidance on how to manage the demands and challenges of parenting. Many providers only offer parent training, counseling for children and/or parents, or educational advocacy services; Dr. Rodriguez offers it all. She believes that to be able to fully support caregivers, these comprehensive services are essential. Further, as a school psychologist, she is an expert in education/special education advocacy and helping caregivers navigate the school system(s) to obtain supports for their children.
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Lastly, Dr. Rodriguez has a strong commitment to life-long learning and education. She has provided countless trainings for schools and agencies to share her expertise and help others professionals build their skills. Dr. Rodriguez is an expert in school crisis prevention/intervention, youth mental health needs, psychiatric diagnoses, psychological/educational/behavior assessments, IEP writing and goal development, data collection techniques, and classroom/behavior management.