PhD Student
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Elisa is a dedicated and accomplished Ph.D. student at Loyola University of Chicago, renowned for her impactful contributions as a respected research assistant. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Claustro de Sor Juana and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Universidad Iberoamericana, Elisa possesses a profound understanding of mental health services. With over 5000 clinical hours of international experience, she has honed her expertise in providing essential mental health support to diverse communities.
Elisa has offered psychotherapy services in both Mexico and the US. In the US Elisa has offered community-based services and assisted vulnerable participants in accessing services. Elisa has focused her efforts on assisting immigrants, first and second-generation individuals, and mixed-status families in navigating the challenges of acculturation-related stress. Her research interests center on the exploration of acculturation-related phenomena and various types of trauma experienced by immigrants and refugees in complex environments.
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Impacting Lives: Social Work Training for Conducting Forensic Mental Health Assessments
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