Dr. Maria Gonzalez Ibanez

Biography

Maria Angeles Gonzalez Ibanez is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Barcelona, where she also completed her Master's and Bachelor's degrees. Her academic focus lies in the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative policies and services that promote recovery and person-centered care in the realms of mental health and addiction, with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Prior to her role at Yale, Dr. Gonzalez Ibanez was a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Barcelona, where she led the Department of Clinical Psychology and established the Pathological Gambling Unit. She has published extensively on gambling disorders, highlighting the need for treatments tailored to the biopsychosocial factors affecting patients. Dr. Gonzalez Ibanez has received numerous accolades for her work in clinical psychology and remains an active contributor to international research on behavioral addictions, training, and consultation across various forums.

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