Derrick Roberts

About Derrick Roberts

I am a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I am passionate about work at the intersection of mental health, music, and community healing.As a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 7 years of experience providing evidence-based behavioral and psychological interventions. My work focuses on promoting meaningful, socially significant behavior change in children and adolescents, enhancing overall wellbeing, and supporting families through comprehensive, client-centered care.Beyond the clinic, I’m also a professional saxophonist and creative wellness advocate. Through performances, mental health initiatives, and events like Pieces of Me: A Mental Health Music & Arts Showcase, I use the arts to bridge the gap between psychology and lived experience creating spaces for faith, resilience, and storytelling to coexist with evidence-based care.My current clinical interests include trauma-informed care, racial and community healing, the psychology of creativity, and integrative approaches that connect art, spirituality, and emotional wellbeing. I’m driven by a vision to redefine what mental health care can look like — accessible, creative, and rooted in human connection.Email - a••••@derrickmroberts.com

Experience

1. Predoctoral Psychology Intern

   Cambridge Health Alliance

   Jun 2025 — Present

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Experimental Psychology

• University of South Carolina

  Master of Education - M. Ed., Special Education

• University of Hartford

  Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), in Clinical Psychology Child and Adolescent Proficiency Track

• Harvard Medical School

  Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology

• University of South Carolina

  Intensive Research Practicum, Applied Behavior Analysis