Hector Torres

Throughout his career, Dr. Torres has engaged in different roles, including program director, coordinator/developer, educator, researcher, and clinician. His education/prevention work started in 1996. Since then, Dr. Torres has been involved in the development, implementation, administration, and supervision of several government-funded and foundation-funded projects addressing adolescent health issues.

In terms of clinical experience, Dr. Torres has focused on serving minorities and individuals living below the poverty line. He has worked in diverse clinical settings including community-based mental health agencies, evaluation clinics, state forensic hospital, and a pediatric hospital. Currently he provides psychological services through his private practice in Chicago and in collaboration with selected community service agencies. Dr. Torres’ research interests include culturally competent work with Latino/a clients; issues of racism and discrimination; gay, lesbian, bisexual issues; HIV prevention; and Liberation Psychology.