Aileen Torres
Professor • Department of
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)
SpanishDegrees
Specialization
Developmental psychopathology, child abuse, trauma, family therapy, immigration-related trauma, and bicultural identity development
Licenses and Certifications
Psychologist,
Psychologist,
Clinical Mentor Level IV, Endorsed,
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
What about the family that is already here? Immigration-related forensic evaluations of extreme hardship.;
American Psychological Association;
Volume
Awards and Honors
02/19/2021
08/05/2020
03/01/2014
07/01/2008
Notable Courses Taught
Child Abuse & Neglect
Latinx Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Family Therapy-Graduate
Developmental Psychopathology-Graduate
Practicum II & IV-Doctoral
