Luis H. Rodriguez Ocasio

Luis H. Rodríguez Ocasio is a dedicated mental health professional and emerging leader in Community-Social Psychology, currently pursuing his Master of Arts at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. With a strong focus on community violence, group dynamics, and participatory action research, Luis combines academic rigor with practical experience to address the complex mental health needs of diverse populations. His work is grounded in a commitment to social justice and improving outcomes for underserved communities across Puerto Rico.

Luis has extensive experience providing therapeutic services in both clinical and community settings. As an Addiction and Mental Health Therapist at Hogar CREA Inc., he leads individual and group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents, integrating evidence-based treatments with Medication-Assisted Therapy. He has also contributed as a counselor and educator for youth development programs and collaborated on research assessing social capital and disaster preparedness. Across his roles, Luis has consistently demonstrated the ability to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that improve mental health and promote well-being for vulnerable populations.

Beyond his professional practice, Luis is a committed advocate and volunteer. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico, representing student interests and spearheading initiatives such as the ConTacto Backpacks program, which provided educational resources to thousands of low-income students. His leadership extends to mentoring, organizing community service projects, and promoting inclusive policies, reflecting a deep dedication to strengthening both community resilience and the field of psychology in Puerto Rico.

• Universidad Albizu - BS Psych
• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez - BSE
• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras - MA

• Human Subjects Research (HSR) (Curriculum Group) Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Professional Certification for the Multisectoral Reconstruction of Puerto Rico.
• Specialized Certification in Forensic-Criminal Psychology
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• Suicide & Crisis Counselor
• Project Management Fundamentals based on PMI
• Certified Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction Counselor
• Academy of Citizen Advocacy
• Psychological first aid certification
• Professional Certification in writing proposals with concentration in non-profit entities
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Experiential Workshop

• Honor Diploma
• Distinguished Service Award
• Member/Brother of the Year
• Recipient, San Juan Legislature Parchment

• Puerto Rico Psychology Association
• Great Phi Sigma Alpha Fraternity

• Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico
• Hogar Padre Venard, Inc.
• Proyecto de Acompañamiento a Escuelas Aledañas
• CAUCE
• Social-Community Workshop, University of Puerto Rico