Dr. Estela Andujo

Biography

Estela Andujo teaches social work foundation courses and generic advanced practice courses within the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. With over 30 years of academic professional experience, she has worked as a child psychotherapist, outpatient mental health clinical supervisor, outpatient clinical director, and clinical consultant. Her research primarily focuses on diversity in clinical practice and the use of creative interventions combined with evidence-based practice models. Throughout her career, she has engaged in critical areas like individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, and trauma-informed practices. Estela is also experienced in outpatient mental health, child psychotherapy, and expressive arts therapy, particularly with children and families. Her industry experience encompasses building organizational human capacity, social work crisis intervention, and establishing collaborations between social work and law enforcement in integrated behavioral health settings.

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