About PsIcare Health
Dr. Adriana Bastardas-Albero
Doctor of Psychology, registered psychologist, university lecturer, researcher and founder of PsIcare Health.
I work at the intersection of clinical psychology, transcultural psychology, research and higher education. My professional experience includes providing evidence-informed therapy to international populations, teaching intercultural interactions and contributing to academic research and digital mental-health projects.
My international academic path has included New York University, Columbia University, UC Berkeley and the University of Houston. I hold a Doctorate in Psychology from Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull. My doctoral research examined a virtual-reality assertiveness intervention and conflict-resolution skills in romantic relationships.
Professional registration number: 27175
Education
Academic qualifications
Doctorate in Psychology
Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull (2021–2026). Doctorate completed. Research on a virtual-reality assertiveness intervention and conflict-resolution skills in romantic relationships.
Master's in General Health Psychology
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2020–2021).
Master's in Psychology
New York University (2016–2018), GPA 3.95.
Master's in Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2015–2016), grade A.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2010–2014), top 6% of the graduating class.
International academic stays: University of Houston (2019–2020) and UC Berkeley (2013–2014).
Academic network
Universities and academic experience
An international academic path spanning psychology, neuroscience and clinical research.
Universities where I studied
Research and academic experience
These names identify institutions where I completed studies or gained research and academic experience. They do not imply current institutional partnerships or endorsements.
Professional experience
Clinical, teaching and applied psychology
Founder and Psychologist — PsIcare Health
April 2020–present. Providing evidence-based therapy to international populations and developing psychoeducational content aligned with clinical standards.
Psychology Lecturer — CEA Study Abroad
January 2022–present. Teaching “Intercultural Interactions”, designing the academic curriculum and evaluating student work with structured feedback.
Clinical Psychology Intern — Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
2021. Supporting clinical assessment and therapeutic processes in neurodegenerative conditions.
Clinical Care Manager — Kira Health
2020–2021. Creating evidence-based psychological content for a digital wellbeing platform.
Research experience
Research across universities and clinical contexts
- New York University (2017–2018): research methodology and academic writing support; participant recruitment, screening and observational RMICS2 coding to assess interpersonal conflict.
- Columbia University (2017): training specialists in interventions to improve physical and mental wellbeing; recruiting and interviewing clinical populations with co-occurring substance use.
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2016): research on transcultural emotional processes using physiological equipment and Qualtrics.
- UC Berkeley (2015): experimental and physiological research on awe and prosociality.
Publications
Selected research and academic work
- Bastardas-Albero, A., Vall Castelló, B., Losilla Vidal, J. M., & Perez Testor, C. (2022). Which effective virtual reality (VR) and video interventions exist for the prevention and rehabilitation of intimate partner violence (IPV)? Frontiers in Virtual Reality. https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2023.1263545
- Godfrey, D., Kehoe, C., Bastardas-Albero, A., & Bennett, V. (2020). Empathy Mediates The Relations Between Working Memory And Perpetration Of Intimate Partner Violence And Aggression. Behavioral Sciences.
- Godfrey, D., Bastardas-Albero, A., Bennett, V., & Kehoe, C. (2020). Behavioral Validation During Conflict Mediates the Relation Between Dyadic Adjustment and Psychological Aggression: An Exploratory Analysis Utilizing Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Modeling.
- Godfrey, D., Bennett, V., Kehoe, C., & Bastardas-Albero, A. (2019). Validating Measures of Emotional Abuse and Psychological Aggression using the Specific Affect Coding System of Laboratory Marital Conflict. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. doi:10.1177/0265407520951854
- Bastardas-Albero, A. (2018). The Effects of a Peer-led Health Intervention and Stressful Life Events on Recovery from Mental Illness. Poster presented at the NYU MA Research Conference, New York.
- Cladellas, R., Muro, A., Vargas-Guzman, E., Bastardas, A., & Gomà-i-Freixanet, M. (2017). Sensation seeking and high school performance. Personality and Individual Differences, 117, 117–121.
- Gomà-i-Freixanet, M., Valero, S., Mir, I., & Bastardas-Albero, A. (2016). Rash Cash: A comparison between financial and physical risk taking based on personality theory. Personality and Individual Differences, 101, 483.
Languages
Working across languages and cultures
English (fluent), Spanish (native) and Catalan (native).
My work is informed by international experience and an interest in how cultural context shapes emotional experience, relationships and psychological wellbeing.
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