Jessica
Perez Chavez
Jessica Perez Chavez
Department Faculty
- Campus: Chicago, IL
- Department: Counseling Psychology
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654
- Office Phone: 312-467-2507
Biography
Dr. Jessica Perez-Chavez obtained her doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed an APA-accredited internship at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship at Rush University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in trauma and reproductive health psychology. Dr. Perez-Chavez holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she teaches graduate courses. Dr. Perez-Chavez's scholarship and research interests include trauma-informed interventions and perinatal mental health. She is licensed in Illinois and is bilingual and can provide services in English and Spanish.
Education History
Degree Institution B.A. in Psychology Cornell University Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology University of Wisconsin-Madison APA-Accredited Internship Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship Rush University Medical Center Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member American Psychological Association (APA) Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Psychopathology Stress/Coping Diversity Diversity Issues Identity Development Domestic Violence Sexual Abuse Psychology Subdisciplines - Counseling Psychology Crisis Intervention PTSD/Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Licenses
Licensed Psychologist , Illinois Professional Skills
Trauma, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health, Reproductive Health, Psychological Wellbeing, Identity, Psychopathology, Assessment, Psychological Testing