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Melissa Ceulemans

Melissa Ceulemans

Psychology | Education
Guadalajara, Jalisco

Summary

Mental health and education professional with experience in psychotherapy, education, and professional training. I work with children, adolescents, and families, integrating clinical assessment, evidence-based interventions, and psycho education within educational and wellbeing contexts. In parallel, I design and implement courses, workshops, and training programs for professionals and educational institutions, supporting student wellbeing, staff capacity building, and preventive mental health practices. My work focuses on strengthening mental health at both the individual and institutional level, with an emphasis on ethical leadership, prevention, and sustainable intervention models.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Instructor in Specialized Psychology Courses

Red Internacional De Eduación Superior
03.2025 - Current

Upper School Psychologist

Instituto Thomas Jefferson el Palomar
10.2020 - Current

Leading student wellbeing and psychological support services within a school setting, including psychometric assessment, SEL program implementation, emotional support, and crisis intervention. Working closely with families through parent meetings and coordinated external referrals. Facilitating and delivering workshops and conferences for parents and students, and teaching English and psychology courses.

Psychologist

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers
01.2022 - 07.2022

Group, individual, and family therapy.

Family Therapist

Jalisco Institute of Mental Health (SALME)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Psychologist in private practice

Mi Perspectiva
01.2018 - Current

Online and in-person sessions.

Teacher

Instituto de Comunicación Internacional
09.2018 - 03.2020

English (in companies and in Kindergarten) and Dutch (private classes).

Lead English Teacher

Serart Preschool
07.2017 - 08.2018

Psychologist

Sint-Hiëronymus Psychiatric Center
09.2015 - 06.2016

Clinical experience with severe and complex mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum conditions, addiction, and somatization disorders. Provided individual and group psychotherapy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Experienced in psychological assessment, including cognitive assessment (WISC, WAIS, KAIT), autism-related assessments, and standardized mental health measures (MMPI, BDI, MANSA, UCL, SCL-90, CANSAS-P, FIT-60).

Education

Master's - Education

International University of La Rioja
Spain - Mexico
03.2025

Diplomado - Soft Skills and Managerial Skills

International University of La Rioja
Spain - Mexico
03.2024

Master's - Family Therapy

University of Guadalajara
Mexico
02.2020

Bachelor's and Master's - Clinical Psychology

University of Ghent
Belgium
06.2016

Exchange Program

University of Málaga
Spain
01.2015

High School Diploma -

OLVE Edegem-Mortsel
Belgium
05.2001 -

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Adaptability and flexibility

Leadership and initiative

Time management and organization

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution and negotiation

Growth mindset and continuous learning

Certification

Essential aspects of Safeguarding, Leading Learning, Let’s talk about learning, Assertive Communication, Cyber Training, High Impact Learning (The Learning Hub)

Timeline

The Neuropsychology of ADHD (INNA)

07-2025

Essential aspects of Safeguarding, Leading Learning, Let’s talk about learning, Assertive Communication, Cyber Training, High Impact Learning (The Learning Hub)

04-2025

Instructor in Specialized Psychology Courses

Red Internacional De Eduación Superior
03.2025 - Current

Creative Thinking Development (UNIR)

12-2023

Psychologist

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers
01.2022 - 07.2022

Upper School Psychologist

Instituto Thomas Jefferson el Palomar
10.2020 - Current

Family Therapist

Jalisco Institute of Mental Health (SALME)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Teacher

Instituto de Comunicación Internacional
09.2018 - 03.2020

Psychologist in private practice

Mi Perspectiva
01.2018 - Current

Lead English Teacher

Serart Preschool
07.2017 - 08.2018

Psychologist

Sint-Hiëronymus Psychiatric Center
09.2015 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

OLVE Edegem-Mortsel
05.2001 -

Master's - Education

International University of La Rioja

Diplomado - Soft Skills and Managerial Skills

International University of La Rioja

Master's - Family Therapy

University of Guadalajara

Bachelor's and Master's - Clinical Psychology

University of Ghent

Exchange Program

University of Málaga

Volunteer Experience

January 2017 – June 2017 

Taught English classes in a local school and facilitated play-based learning activities with children aged 3–14 from underserved communities in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Melissa CeulemansPsychology | Education