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Irais Anderton

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Psychology

Email: irais.andertonchavez@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas Woman's University, 2016
    Major: Counseling Psychology
  • MA, Texas Woman's University, 2011
    Major: Counseling Psychology

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2023 - 2025).

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association. (2007 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Workshop, Day 1 of the CBT Workshop on Suicidality & Non-Suicidal Self Injury, Bipolar Disorder, and Substance Misuse, UNT Center for Psychosocial Health Disparities. Denton,TX,United States of America. (December 6, 2024 - December 6, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Improving Clinical Competencies in Providing Whole-Person Care for Muslim Patients, STRONG STAR Training Initiative. United States of America. (December 6, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, The Potential of Cannabinoids for the Treatment of PTSD, STRONG STAR Training Initiative. United States of America. (November 1, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Assessment of Trauma and PTSD & Ethical Engagement with Clients Webinar, STRONG STAR Training Initiative. United States of America. (September 13, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Applying Cognitive Behavioral Principles to Promote Trauma Recovery for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals, STRONG STAR Training Initiative. United States of America. (June 14, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Reframing Faith After Trauma, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. United States of America. (January 11, 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • PSYC 3100 - Social Psychology, 2 courses.
  • PSYC 4600 - History and Systems, 1 course.
  • PSYC 6630 - Series on Psychotherapy Theory, Research, and Practice, 1 course.
  • PSYC 6820 - Practicum, 6 courses.
  • PSYC 6830 - Practicum, 10 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Texas Woman's University, Advanced Psychopathology, Spring 2023.
  • Texas Woman's University, Psychology of Violence, Trauma, & Abuse, Fall 2022.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Psychology. (September 2024).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Psychology. (September 2024).
  • Other (Honors Contract), "Women in Psychology: More Than Just a Footnote in History," Psychology. (2024 - January 2025).
  • Other (Honors Contract), "The Life and Experiences of Anna Freud," Psychology. (2024 - December 2024).

Service

University Service

  • Program Coordinator, External Practicum Coordinator. (January 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC). (2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Psychology Clinic Executive Committee (PCEC). (2023 - Present).

Public Service

  • Board Member, Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Latinas in Progress Mentorship Program. Fort Worth, Texas. (August 2024 - Present).
  • Mentor, Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Latinas in Progress Mentorship Program. Fort Worth, Texas. (2023 - Present).