Sarah Romero Rodriguez, PhD

Dr. Sarah Romero Rodriguez is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced expertise in perinatal and infant mental health, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Romero Rodriguez brings a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to her clinical work, ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their care journey. She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University and completed a specialized fellowship in Infant-Family Mental Health at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Romero Rodriguez holds certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMHC) and advanced training in Infant-Family Mental Health (IFMH), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and trauma-focused modalities. Her clinical interests center on the intersection of mental health and women’s health, with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), birth trauma, parenting challenges, grief, and psychological responses to medical concerns. Dr. Romero Rodriguez has provided care across diverse, high-acuity settings including neonatal intensive care units, residential treatment centers, and community-based programs. At Lee Health’s OB/GYN clinics, Dr. Romero Rodriguez offers individualized support for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and complex psychosocial stressors. She is dedicated to advancing integrated behavioral health within obstetric care and to improving outcomes for mothers, infants, and families through collaborative, trauma-informed, and relationship-based approaches.