Alison Cerezo

Ph.D.

(they/them/theirs -- she/her/hers)

is a licensed psychologist, a faculty member in the UCSB Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology doctoral program, and the Faculty Advisor for The Healing Space. They completed their doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at the University of Oregon, their predoctoral internship at UC San Diego, Counseling and Psychological Services and their post-doctoral training at the Psychological Services Center in Oakland, CA. Alison has provided clinical services to individuals, couples and families in community clinics, university counseling centers and k-12 settings.

Their research and clinical work are centered on the links between stress, trauma, mental health and substance use in communities that have faced interpersonal and structural barriers. Alison also maintains a private practice where she serves BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.