Rita Domingos holds a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and Social Exclusion (Universidade Lusófona) and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a specialization in Forensic Psychology (Universidad de Murcia).
She has worked as a psychologist at the Moinho da Juventude Cultural Association since 2010, where she is involved in activities aimed at social and professional integration of vulnerable populations. She is also a member of the board of PSIJUS, an organization aiming at development of forensic psychology.