Ana Leon Gomez Matute

At an early age I became interested in medicine, psychology, and research. I was not sure which would be my calling. I was accepted as a student at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York where I carried out studies in Biopsychology. Learning about the interaction of mind and body was fascinating to me. I continued working in this field and teaching and doing research. I obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Psychophysiology at the University of Manchester, Manchester, England. In the next few years, I worked in two research projects at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore, MD. All these experiences led me to start a private practice in psychology in my home country of Honduras. Around the same time, I started working as a school counselor. The professional experiences from these two areas helped me work with families whose children/youth had learning differences. My path had been set. In 2012, I moved to New York City and worked as a clinician at Spence-Chapin Services for Families and Children. I worked with pre-adoptive and post-adoptive families which was an enriching experience both professionally and personally. As the COVID-19 epidemic advanced I decided last year to move permanently to South Beach, Florida where my family resides. Joining Parallel allows me to continue my professional path and provide services for families in need of support.