Biographical summary
Dr. Fonseca is an adult psychiatrist with subspecialty training in consultation-liaison psychiatry. In addition to their medical training, they have a professional background in clinical mental health counseling and counselor education and supervision, using an integrative theoretical lens.
Their clinical areas of expertise include queer and reproductive health, psycho-oncology, functional neurological disorders, trauma, and psychotherapy. Other professional interests include medical education and advocacy for their patients and community. Dr. Fonseca is currently pursuing a postdoctoral master's in clinical and translational science.
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Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2023
FellowRST Psychosomatic Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022
Residency - Psychiatry ResidencySt. Mary Mercy Hospital
- 2018
Fellowship - Psychotherapy FellowshipMichigan Psychoanalytic Institute
- 2016
MS - Counseling & Psychology Troy University
- 2016
Other - ECFMG CertificateEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- 2012
MB BCh/BAO - MedicineNational University of Ireland
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2023
Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2022
PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Master Educator IDEA Fellowship AwardAssociation for Academic Psychiatry
- 2023
RISE for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen & Empower ScholarshipMayo Clinic
- 2022
Webb Fellowship AwardAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
- 2022
Outstanding Resident AwardSt. Mary Mercy Hospital, Lavonia, MI
- 2021
Nyapati Rao and Francis Lu International Medical Graduate (IMG) FellowshipAmerican Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training
- 2020
Resident Psychiatric Educator AwardAssociation for Academic Psychiatry
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Founding ChairLGBTQIA2S+ Caucus- Association for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (ACLP)
- 2022 - 2023
Diversity Leadership Chair and APA Board of Trustees AttendeeAmerican Psychiatric Association
- 2021 - 2022
Chief ResidentSt. Mary Mercy Hospital
- 2021 - 2022
Resident-Fellow Membership PresidentMichigan Psychiatric Society (MPS)