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Irene M

- Research Program Mentor

PsyD at Alliant International University

Expertise

LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care, BIPOC LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Music Therapy, Clinical Psychology

Bio

Hi there! I bring a creative, punk rock, radical sense of self-acceptance to a Humanistic approach to treatment. I believe in giving a voice to those that have been marginalized and do my best to advocate for the populations that I am passionate about working with, including LGBTQ+, Black/African American, and BIPOC LGBTQ+. I provide affirmative care to my clients and believe in being a lifelong learner in all I do. I am a professional Musician/Singer/Songwriter and enjoy working with artists professionally and in my work with clients. I like integrating the musician and therapist in my work and believe in always bringing an authentic and meaningful approach to life. My personal interests and hobbies are music and rowboating.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Punk, Goth and Alt Influences on Building Community in Marginalized Populations.

This can be a podcast or presentation on the rising influence of alt lifestyles in building community and belonging in marginlaized communities. It can include interviews with current alt and goth artists and research on the healing powers of music.

Music and Healing in LGBTQIA+ Community

We can create a Powerpoint Presenation, Podcast, or paper about how music and community can address issues such as hate crimes, marginalization, and alienation and build support and family in the LGBTQ+ community.

Languages I know

English

Teaching experience

I have been a supervisor to a Psychology trainee during their internship year. I have also assisted colleagues with their research and preparing for dissertation defenses.

Credentials

Work experience

Baruch College Counseling Center (2022 - Current)
Psy.D Intern
Exis Recovery (2020 - 2021)
Extern
LA LGBT Center (2019 - 2020)
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Education

Berklee College of Music
BA Bachelor of Arts (2001)
Performance
Alliant International University
PsyD Doctorate in Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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