Denise Marques

Biography

Denise Simão Marques, Assistant Teaching Professor, holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami. Throughout her professional endeavors, she has focused on cross-cultural approaches to psychology, while focusing specifically on underserved communities. She has worked clinically with various populations including homeless veterans, refugees, individuals with HIV and complex medical comorbidities, as well as with individuals experiencing general mental health concerns. As a scientist-practitioner, she has helped to run various grant-funded community-based research projects and has presented this research throughout the U.S. She is committed to fostering a culturally conscientious approach at the intersection of clinical practice and academia. In addition to teaching in our clinical programs, she serves as the Assistant Director of Training for the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program.