School of Professional Psychology Faculty
Lucrecia Suarez, M.S.W., LCSW
Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Cross-Cultural Services
Psy.D. Clinical Program
School of Professional Psychology
Pacific University
Education and Licensure
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 1996
- M.S.W. Portland State University, 1992
- Licenciada en Psicologia, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Caracas, Venezuela, 1988
Roles and Interests
- Director of Iris Clinic, School of Professional Psychology
- Clinical Supervisor, Latino Bilingual Track
- Topics of Interest:
Cross-cultural psychology; individual, child family, and couples therapies; counseling and communications, post-modern approaches, socio-constructivist approaches, narrative therapy, body-mind holistic therapies, Gestalt therapy, strength-based therapies, social psychology, applied psychology to social problems, systems approach, indigenous healing practices, individual and collective traumas, multigenerational (ancestral) issues, social discourses in therapy, issues of abuse, depression, anxiety and loss, issues related to addictions, issues related to family relationships: couples, parent child, and extended family members.
Professional Membership
- National Association of Social Workers
- Board of Clinical Social Workers
Recent Presentations
- Saenz, T. and Suarez, L. (2006, February). Integrating culturally appropriate ways to recognize and report child abuse. Workshop session presented at the 2nd National Latino Head Start Institute. Denver, Colorado.
- Suarez, L. (2005, November). Proteger a los ninos es nuestro deber. State accepted curriculum on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect required for child care providers. Project developed by ODCD.
- Tovar, J., Montgomery, P. & Suarez, L. (2002, June). Symbols and ceremonies as instruments of change. Workshop session presented at the Narraty Therapy and Community Work Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
- Suarez, L. (2002, January). Be my guest? No! Be my family! Relating to Latino families. Workshop session presented at the Fourth Annual Community Building Symposium. Building Communities: Block by Block” Salem, OR.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (2000, 2001, 2002, March). Family therapy: Working with clients of Hispanic origin. Institute of Health Professionals. Mt. Hood Community Mental Health Center, Metropolitan Family Services. Portland, OR, USA
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (2001, June) Supporting the Latino family. Protecting the Latino Child. Metropolitan Region SCF Hispanic Advisory Committee.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (2000, October). Enhancing the system’s response to the Latino family affected by sexual abuse. Juliette House, McMinnville, OR.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (1999, June). Enhancing the system’s response to the Latino family affected by sexual abuse. Southern California Training Center for Child Protection, San Diego, CA.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (1998, September). Enhancing the system’s response to the Latino family affected by sexual abuse. Magic Valley Counseling Center, Twin Falls, ID.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (1999, 1998, May). Enhancing the system’s response to the Latino family affected by sexual abuse. CARES Conference, Portland, OR.
- Suarez, L. & Stretch, P. (1998, September). Providing quality services to Latinos in the heath setting. Sponsored by CARES at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, Twin Falls, ID.
Professional Accomplishments
- Several trainings in Oregon on the following topics: communication skills, counseling skills, team work and conflict resolution, recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect, cultural responsiveness and mental health, holistic practices to overcome stress, relaxation techniques, wellness workshops.
- Consultation to community non-profit organization to create parenting curriculums.
Lucrecia Suarez, LCSW
School of Professional Psychology
HPC/Pacific University
IRIS Clinic, the clinic of hope
222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 232
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4218
Phone: (503) 352-7232
Fax: (503) 352-7250
Email: suar5614@pacificu.edu