Michele Stefano Roberto
Stockholm
Summary
Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a master's in public health from Karolinska Institutet. Specializing in mental health interventions such as DBT, ACT, and CBT. Experienced in clinical practice and interdisciplinary research, providing a unique perspective. Aims to develop innovative solutions integrating AI with human values to empower mental health professionals, patients, and caregivers for sustainable and impactful outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY TRAINER
Centro Contexto
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Leading Contextual Behavioral Therapies Specialized Centre
- I had the opportunity to collaborate on the curriculum development of a One-Year Training Program in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for mental health professionals across Peru and Latin America
- Our goal is to train future ACT therapists by incorporating the latest research on clinical behavior analysis, as well as recent theory-based publications on ACT, Behavioural Contextual Therapies, and Process-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- By integrating contemporary insights and findings, we strive to enhance the practical applications of ACT, ultimately advancing the practice for our participants
- Currently, we are proud to support the fifth cohort group
- Leading Contextual Behavioral Therapies Specialized Centre
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current
- I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults, utilizing approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), ACT, CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- I specialize in treating emotional dysregulation, trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders
- With extensive training in advanced therapeutic techniques and a commitment to continuous professional development, I offer personalized, research-informed care aimed at facilitating meaningful and lasting change
FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE
Antler
08.2024 - 11.2024
- I was selected as a mental health domain co-founder from 4,600+ applicants for the Antler Nordics Autumn 2024 Residency
- I joined a diverse cohort of 224 founders to develop impactful ventures
- Over three months, I engaged in ideation, venture creation, and validation, supported by high-level mentorship and strategic feedback
- This residency provided the foundation for developing scalable, high-impact solutions and connecting with key stakeholders across industries
DOMAIN CO-FOUNDER
HuMAP
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Workplace stress management SaaS startup
- I co-founded and developed HuMAP during its early stage, a SaaS startup focused on workplace stress management using behavioral science, clinical and organizational psychology principles, public health research, and machine learning
- I designed the causal inference framework, the data collection, analysis, and ethical data usage approach, co-proposed technical requirements, and collaborated with stakeholders, including Karolinska Institutet and KTH professors, HR leaders, and consulting partners
- I worked closely with my two co-founders to align the evidence-based approach, business proposition, and technical feasibility
- I pitched the venture to investors and shaped HuMAP's vision as a digital ecosystem for stress prevention and employee well-being, ensuring ethical AI integration and evidence-based solutions
- Workplace stress management SaaS startup
- Website: https://humap.se/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humap-ai/
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Centro Contexto
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Leading Contextual Behavioral Therapies Specialized Centre
- I worked as a psychotherapist providing DBT (Dialectic Behavioural Therapy), ACT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Mindfulness-based interventions
- Offering one-to-one adult assistance with emotional dysregulation and mental health-related difficulties associated with PTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depressive disorders
- In this sense, an important part of my responsibilities was to keep updating my theoretical and practical knowledge about mental health, psychotherapy, and evidence-based interventions, with ongoing training, workshops, and certifications
- Leading Contextual Behavioral Therapies Specialized Centre
MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCHER
Karolinska Institutet
08.2022 - 06.2024
- I developed my master's thesis using a mixed-methods design as part of a larger project conducted by the PROCOME study group at the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management, and Ethics (LIME) at Karolinska Institutet
- The thesis is titled 'Implementing Job Crafting Interventions with Lasting Effects: A Group Concept Mapping Study Among Job Crafting Experts.'
- I am currently working on the manuscript for publication with my supervisor, PhD Marta Roczniewska, and our collaborators
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Mindfulness Peru
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Leading Mindfulness Interventions Centre in Peru
- I designed a psycho-metric evaluation process to assess the participants of Mindfulness-based programs offer to different organizations
- At the same time, I oversaw the implementation of the institution's Health and Clinical Psychology Area
- Thus, I established the guidelines for evidence-based individual support, coaching, and psychotherapeutic services
- Moreover, I co-facilitated short and continuous courses, workshops, and talks; apart from offering counseling and psychotherapy for adults
- Finally, I collaborated with the administrative processes directly with the institution's founders
- Leading Mindfulness Interventions Centre in Peru
UNIVERSITY TEACHING ASSISTANT
Universidad de Lima
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: [University of Lima]
- I oversaw the practical and applied research lectures of the 'Design and Development of Psychometric Instruments' course
- Which is part of the Psychometrics and Research academic area of the Psychology undergraduate degree study plan
- During the two semesters, I had the honor to present my thesis at educational and research promotion events such as the 'First International Colloquium' of the Psychology faculty
- [University of Lima]
LICENSE DEGREE THESIS RESEARCHER
Universidad de Lima
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: [University of Lima] & National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN)
- I developed my Licentiate thesis titled 'Resilience and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Patients Receiving Chemotherapy' as part of a study conducted at INEN
- The research investigated the predictive relationship between resilience factors and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in 60 chemotherapy patients, using the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale and the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire
- I utilized multiple and simple linear regression models to identify key resilience predictors of HRQoL, contributing to evidence-based recommendations for oncology mental health care
- [University of Lima] & National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN)
ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
Oncosalud - AUNA Group
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: The leading institution with more than 30 years of experience in the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer in Peru
- I took part in the design and laid the foundations, functions, and objectives of a self-help group for patients diagnosed with Breast Cancer
- Furthermore, I taught specialized talks for health personnel on dealing with stress, anxiety, and burnout, highlighting the importance of self-care and the use of Mindfulness skills, based on recent evidence and theory-based methods
- During my daily responsibilities, I oversaw delivering counseling sessions for patients, and their families from a psycho-oncological stance
- The leading institution with more than 30 years of experience in the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer in Peru
PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN)
02.2016 - 02.2017
- I actively contributed to the development of the 'Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety in Adult Oncological Patients Guide,' published in 2018, by conducting bibliographical reviews and defining the assessment and treatment guidelines for anxiety disorders in psycho-oncology
- I designed and implemented a research proposal exploring the relationship between resilience traits and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in chemotherapy patients, which became the foundation of my Licentiate thesis
- Additionally, I provided psycho-oncological counseling and crisis interventions across various institutional units, including Emergency, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, and Pediatrics
- I also developed and facilitated workshops, talks, and psychoeducation sessions for patients, families, and staff, while delivering one-on-one counseling under clinical supervision
Education
MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE - PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES, SPECIALISATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden06.2024
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE OF LICENTIATE OF PSYCHOLOGY -
Universidad De Lima
02.2018
ACADEMIC DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY -
Universidad De Lima
12.2016
Skills
- SPSS
- Stata
- R (Programming Language)
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Psychotherapy expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability and resilience
- Data-driven decision making
- Public Health Interventions
- Mental health interventions
- Qualitative and quantitative research
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/17/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Italian Peruvian
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
FOUNDER IN RESIDENCE
Antler
08.2024 - 11.2024
DOMAIN CO-FOUNDER
HuMAP
04.2024 - 09.2024
MASTER'S THESIS RESEARCHER
Karolinska Institutet
08.2022 - 06.2024
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY TRAINER
Centro Contexto
09.2020 - Current
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Centro Contexto
10.2018 - 07.2024
UNIVERSITY TEACHING ASSISTANT
Universidad de Lima
08.2018 - 08.2019
LICENSE DEGREE THESIS RESEARCHER
Universidad de Lima
08.2018 - 08.2019
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current
ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
Oncosalud - AUNA Group
04.2018 - 11.2018
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Mindfulness Peru
03.2018 - 08.2020
PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN)
02.2016 - 02.2017
MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE - PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES, SPECIALISATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION
Karolinska Institutet
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE OF LICENTIATE OF PSYCHOLOGY -
Universidad De Lima
ACADEMIC DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY -
Universidad De Lima
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