Aileen Torres Professor • Department of Psychology Dr. Torres is a licensed practicing clinical psychologist who has clinical expertise in child abuse, trauma throughout the lifespan and family therapy. Dr. Torres is a recent mentor for the American Psychological Association's, Minority Fellowship Program, Training Advisory Committee (APA MFP TAC) and a Past-President of the Latino/a Psychological Association of NJ (LPANJ). She is on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA). She is also endorsed as a Level IV Clinical Mentor by the NJ Association for Infant Mental Health. She is a core faculty member or the university's Clinical PsyD program. Professional Interests Her research interests are in childhood emotional and sexual abuse, mental health disparities in low-income minority communities, cultural/ethnic identity development, Latinx mental health and immigration-related psychological evaluations. Languages (other than English) Spanish Degrees PhD Clinical Psychology, Carlos Albizu University San Juan, PR MA Psychology and Education, Teacher's College, Columbia University New York, NY BA Psychology, Boston University Boston, MA Specialization Developmental psychopathology, child abuse, trauma, family therapy, immigration-related trauma, and bicultural identity development Licenses and Certifications Licensed Psychologist 08/31/2010 Psychologist, NJ Board of Psychological Examiners State 12/31/2004 Psychologist, Junta Examinadora de Puerto Rico State 04/30/2014 Clinical Mentor Level IV, Endorsed, NJ Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement Representative Publications Cross-Cultural Factors in Trauma-Related Disorders; In L. Benuto, F. Gonzalez, & J. Singer, (Eds.). Handbook of Cultural Factors in Behavioral Health. ; Springer Publishing; 2020 Latino Trends and Health Policy: From Walking on Eggshells to Commitment” ; In L. Benuto (Ed), Enhancing Behavioral Health in Hispanic Populations: Eliminating Disparities Through Integrated Behavioral and Primary Care. Springer Publishing Company: NY.; Springer Publishing Company; 2016 Tools for Treating Trauma-Related Disorders Among Latinos; In L. Benuto (Ed), Toolkit for Counseling Spanish-Speaking Clients.; Springer Publishing Company; 2017 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-64880-4_3#citeas Sociodemographic and childhood/family risk factors for homelessness: A “Puerto Rican Paradox?” Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences; Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences; Volume 32, 2010 What about the family that is already here? Immigration-related forensic evaluations of extreme hardship.; American Psychological Association; Volume 40, 2020 Awards and Honors The Robert D. McCormick Distinguished Member Award Latino/a Mental Health Association of NJ (LMHANJ) 02/19/2021 2020 NJPA Dr. Stanley Moldawsky Mentor Award New Jersey Psychological Association (NJPA) 08/05/2020 Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), Training Advisory Committee-6 years American Psychological Association 03/01/2014 Minority Fellowhip Program, Fellow American Psychological Association 07/01/2008 Notable Courses Taught Child Abuse & NeglectLatinx PsychologyCross-Cultural PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyFamily Therapy-GraduateDevelopmental Psychopathology-GraduatePracticum II & IV-Doctoral Email 2034 Hennings Science East By appointment
