Iris Y. Carrillo, PhD

• PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BA, Anthropology, Harvard University

• Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, No. 36345

Approach to therapy: Integration of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and emotion-focused theories and cognitive behavioral approaches, within a feminist, social justice, and multicultural framework. Professional interests: Social justice and diversity issues; outreach and consultation; issues impacting students of color and undocumented and DACAmented college students; sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; the intersectionality of identities; trauma (sexual assault/rape, intimate partner violence, child abuse); eating disorders and body image concerns; career development; training and supervision.

My approach to supervision is developmental, feminist oriented, and social justice/multiculturally informed. I utilize a strengths-based approach that highlights and values a supervisee’s strengths while supporting them to challenge themselves in the growth areas we identify in supervision. I try to demystify the supervisory process and be transparent and authentic in our relationship. I assist them in exploring their multiple personal and cultural identities and in considering how these identities intersect and impact their personal and professional identities and work with clients. I help them focus on the cultural and social justice issues that may be impacting client concerns and consider how they can bring those issues into their work with clients. My goal is for supervisees to be more authentic and grounded in who they are as people and clinicians, be more self-compassionate and self aware, and feel empowered to further develop their cultural humility and competence.