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Yscenia Paredes Gonzales, MSc

Research associate, Digital Health Research Center

About

Yscenia Paredes Gonzales is a psychologist with a bachelor’s degree from Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón and a Master of Science in Third-Wave Behavioral Therapies from the International University of Valencia (Spain). Her work integrates contemporary evidence-based psychotherapies with digital mental health, with a particular emphasis on the development and evaluation of conversational agents for mental health practice and training. She is an educator, researcher, and consultant, and has received research funding to support innovation in digital mental health programs. She is an active member of the Interamerican Society of Psychology and the European and Latin American Network of Systemic Schools, and leads research initiatives focused on the implementation of technology-enabled mental health care.

Experience

Director, Digital Health Medical Center

Digital Health

Leads clinical service delivery and program management within a digital health context, overseeing the implementation of technology-supported interventions to improve access and quality of care. Designs and operationalizes clinical protocols, supervision frameworks, and healthcare processes oriented to the integration of digital solutions in routine practice. Implements monitoring and treatment evaluation models, incorporating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to optimize clinical follow-up and outcomes.

Associate Researcher

Digital Health Research Center

Develops and leads collaborative, multidisciplinary research in digital mental health. Contributes to the design, development, and evaluation of artificial intelligence–enabled conversational agents aimed at strengthening clinical competencies, particularly through training-oriented applications for psychotherapists. Participates in the preparation and submission of competitive funding proposals at national and international levels.

Director of Clinical Mental Health Services

Instituto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica

Led clinical supervision programs and developed care protocols to strengthen service quality. Implemented digital mental health interventions in clinical settings and integrated emerging technologies to improve treatment delivery and monitoring. Conducted evaluations of follow-up, discharge, and relapse models, supporting care for both common and severe mental health conditions.

Forensic Psychologist

Public Prosecutor’s Office

Conducted forensic psychological assessments and expert evaluations, including case ratifications and assessments using the Gesell chamber. Worked across cases involving family violence, misdemeanors, sexual offenses, and health-related campaigns. Provided technical psychological input to support judicial and legal processes, emphasizing methodological rigor and objectivity in expert practice.

Clinical Psychologist

Universidad Nacional de Educación Enrique Guzmán y Valle

Provided psychological screening, guidance, assessment, and psychotherapy for the university community, including parental consultation. Designed and delivered preventive workshops focused on psychological well-being, and contributed to the administrative operations of the Psychological Services Unit.

Clinical Psychologist

Hospital de Vitarte

Delivered comprehensive outpatient psychological care across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults. Conducted screening, clinical orientation, psychological assessment, and psychotherapy, alongside support for hospitalized patients. Contributed to preventive and promotional initiatives aimed at strengthening mental health and quality of care.

Education

Master of Science (MSc), Third-Wave Behavioral Therapies

International University of Valencia

Advanced clinical training in contextual behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation, and mindfulness-based interventions. Developed a strong foundation in research methods applied to third-wave therapies, with a specific emphasis on economic evaluation and cost-effectiveness. The master’s thesis focused on the cost-effectiveness assessment of contemporary psychotherapy interventions.

Graduate Diploma, Digital Health and Telemedicine

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

Specialized training in biomedical informatics, electronic health records, and the application of conversational agents in telemedicine and digital health. Developed competencies to evaluate and implement digital health interventions across healthcare contexts, with attention to improving accessibility, quality, and efficiency through technology-enabled care.

Advanced Professional Training, Systemic Family Therapy

Instituto Peruano de Orientación Psicológica

Specialized clinical training in family and couples therapy grounded in systemic-relational models. Received ongoing clinical supervision and advanced instruction in therapeutic approaches to family and dyadic dynamics. Strengthened clinical research skills through applied training in clinical research designs, including single-case experimental methodologies and supervision-informed practice evaluation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón

Undergraduate training focused on psychotherapeutic competencies, psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, and professional psychological reporting. Included strong preparation in quantitative research in mental health to support evidence-informed clinical practice and scientific literacy in applied settings.

This author has a total of 2 publications. The publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which may result in incorrect or missing publications.
Development and cross-cultural validation of the Family Triangulation Scale in five Latin American countries.
Authors: Gloria Vera-Ruiz, Rafael Omar Ballena-Descalzo, Maria Elena Bardales-Andrade, David R Villarreal-Huertas, Wilder Iván Lázaro-Illatopa, Gleni Quispe-Callo, Andrea Dámaso-Román, Alda Portugal, Ana Paula Relvas, Jaime Sebastián F Galán Jiménez, Javier Martínez Torres, Laura Lacomba-Trejo, Liz Stefani Rubín de Celis Chávez, Oliver Rolando Peñafiel Muñoz, Luciana Sotero, Maria Eugenia Figueroa Delgado, Nathaly Berrío García, Juan Luis Linares, Ángel Paz-Jesus, Yscenia Paredes-Gonzales, David Villarreal-Zegarra, Anthony Copez-Lonzoy
Journal: Acta psychologica
PMID: 41610703
Assessment of GPT-Based Conversational Agents Aimed to Reduce Healthcare Provider Stigma.
Authors: David Villarreal-Zegarra, C Mahony Reategui-Rivera, Yscenia Paredes-Gonzales, Gianfranco Centeno-Terrazas, Joseph Finkelstein
Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
PMID: 40588869

Digital Mental Health and Mental Health Informatics

Assessment and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety

Third-Generation Therapies / Contextual Therapies