Patria Alvelo

PsyD Intern

Education:

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in progress at Widener University
Master of Arts (MA) in Women’s History, Sarah Lawrence College, 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 2005

Theoretical orientation: Feminist, psychodynamic, integrationist

Areas of expertise: Depression, anxiety, women’s issues, positive psychology

Treatment modality: Individual therapy, group therapy, psychological assessment

Other revelant work and volunteer experience: Diagnostician at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Psychotherapy Research; previous practicum experience working as a therapist at the Widener University Counseling Center and Friends Hospital; research at the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center; community organizing and volunteer work around women’s issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and breast cancer awareness and prevention.