Dr. Rendon earned her B.A. in Psychology from Smith College in Massachusetts and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami. She completed her predoctoral internship at Florida International University Counseling and Psychological Services, and her post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Psychological Growth and Wellness in Plantation, FL, a private practice setting. 

Dr. Rendon specializes in the treatment of psychological trauma. She has received intensive graduate clinical and research training in this area, with a special focus on the identification and treatment of trauma among Latin@s. 

Post-licensure, Dr. Rendon has completed advanced post-doctoral training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, and personality disorders at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD at the International OCD Foundation. 

Dr. Rendon is originally from Ecuador and has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years. She brings extensive experience and sensitivity to her work, helping clients of different ages adjust to life transitions, particularly the challenges of acculturation and multicultural identity that many people experience while adjusting to the U.S., dating interculturally, or parenting multicultural children. She is passionate about helping people find their own personal strengths to manage life stressors and thrive in their environment.