معرفی
Dr. Marcus A. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Pitzer College and Founder/Director of the Global Mental Health Lab. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapies, and cross-cultural mental health interventions.
- Pepperdine University, BA
- Peking University, MS
- Duke University, PhD
- McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Internship
- Boston Child Study Center, Postdoctoral Fellowship
His research focuses on global mental health equity, mindfulness-based interventions, and optimizing treatment engagement through digital platforms. He has developed culturally adapted DBT protocols for Chinese populations and explores the intersection of emotional regulation, diversity, and technology in mental healthcare delivery.
Recent publications highlight cross-cultural DBT adaptation, emotion regulation mechanisms, and digital mental health innovations. His work spans applied clinical trials, psychometric scale validation, and public health frameworks for mental health access.
- Senior DEI Advisor, PBac (2023-present)
- Avery Fellowship, Claremont Graduate University (2020-2021)
- Blais Foundation Grant (2019)
- Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity Award (2019)
- Founding Member, ISITDBT Antiracism Committee (2021-present)
Dr. Rodriguez supervises clinical research teams and co-PIs multi-site RCTs on DBT efficacy in China. He also creates children's books addressing emotional wellbeing and cultural diversity.
