Esteban Galvis Serna

Clinical psychologist with expertise in autism assessment, developmental psychopathology, evidence-based psychotherapy, and clinical supervision across child, adolescent, and adult populations. Experienced in ADOS-2 administration, trauma-informed psychotherapy, university teaching, developmental research, and interdisciplinary collaboration in educational and clinical settings. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Process-Based Psychotherapy.

Bilingual in English and Spanish with extensive experience working across multicultural and educational environments.

ADOS-2 Psychometrist - Mosaic Pediatric Therapy - Durham, NC

(2025-05)

• Administer and score the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) as part of multidisciplinary autism evaluations.
• Prepare behavioral observation summaries and diagnostic support reports for licensed psychologists.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in comprehensive autism spectrum disorder assessments.
• Assist in the diagnostic evaluation process for children presenting with developmental and behavioral concerns.

Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist - Private Practice - Bogotá, Colombia

(2019-09)

• Provide evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with emotional, behavioral, trauma-related, and developmental concerns.
• Specialize in trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, life transitions, and behavioral challenges.
• Utilize CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, and Process-Based Psychotherapy approaches.
• Conduct clinical case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic interventions.

School Psychologist - District Secretary of Education — Robert F. Kennedy District School - Bogotá, Colombia

(2021-08 - 2024-06)

• Developed and implemented a social-emotional education program focused on emotional regulation and mental health promotion.
• Trained teachers in the integration of social-emotional learning strategies within academic curricula.
• Collaborated with school social workers, counselors, and administrators to support student academic and emotional functioning.
• Conducted crisis intervention and coordinated referrals to community mental health services.
• Facilitated trauma-focused therapeutic groups for adolescents experiencing chronic stress and trauma-related difficulties.
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences and home visits to support student engagement and academic success.
• Provided individual clinical interventions for adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Promoted trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices within the school environment.

Clinical Psychologist, Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor - CYAN – Science and Behavioral Analysis - Bogotá, Colombia

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Provided clinical supervision to multidisciplinary teams regarding diagnosis, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Developed clinician training programs focused on evidence-based practice and ethical clinical integration.
• Delivered outpatient psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Treated clients presenting with trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, self-harm behaviors, emotion dysregulation, and family relational difficulties.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary professionals to coordinate comprehensive treatment planning.

Clinical Psychologist, Supervised Practice - Psychological Care Center, Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2010-08 - 2011-11)

• Provided outpatient psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Participated in supervised clinical training in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Faculty of Education and Center for Research and Research Training (CIFE) - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2019-06 - 2021-06)

• Served as editorial assistant for Voces y Silencios: Revista Latinoamericana de Educación.
• Provided technical consultation in child development research for the National Measurement of Educational Quality pilot study in Colombia.
• Managed and supervised research implementation for early childhood educational assessment projects.
• Coordinated the evaluation project for the "Training Trainers Program" developed by aeioTU, the Carulla Foundation, and the LEGO Foundation.
• Conducted research within the Developmental Psychopathology Research Group focusing on developmental trajectories and child temperament in welfare institutions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary educational and developmental research teams.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2024-08 - 2024-11)

• Taught Developmental Psychology.

Clinical Supervisor, Master's Program in Clinical Psychology - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogotá, Colombia

(2022-08 - 2022-11)

• Supervised graduate clinical psychology trainees in psychotherapy and clinical case conceptualization.

Adjunct Professor, Psychology Program - Universidad del Rosario - Bogotá, Colombia

(2022-01 - 2023-11)

• Taught Clinical Psychology and Behavior Therapy.

Clinical Supervisor, Master's Program in Clinical Psychology - Universidad de Manizales - Manizales, Colombia

(2020-08 - 2021-11)

• Supervised graduate students in clinical psychology practice and psychotherapy.

Postdoctoral Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Education (CIFE) - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2019-06 - 2021-06)

• Taught graduate-level courses in Qualitative Research Design and Analysis.
• Taught graduate-level courses in Quantitative Research Design and Analysis.
• Taught Childhood and Culture.

Adjunct Professor, Master's Program in Clinical and Health Psychology - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2019-01 - 2019-05)

• Taught Clinical Psychology I.

Adjunct Professor, School of Education - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2018-08 - 2018-11)

• Taught Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs.

Adjunct Professor, Psychology Program - Universidad del Rosario - Bogotá, Colombia

(2017-01 - 2019-11)

• Taught Clinical Psychology.
• Taught Behavior Therapy.
• Taught Clinical Assessment and Case Conceptualization.
• Taught Psychological Evaluation Techniques.

Adjunct Professor, Psychology Program - Universidad Católica de Colombia - Bogotá, Colombia

(2016-08 - 2018-12)

• Coordinated graduate research colloquia.
• Taught Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Emotional Disorders and Couple Therapy.
• Taught Constructivist Learning.
• Taught Thought and Language.

PhD Graduate Assistant, Department of Psychology - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2013-08 - 2017-01)

• Assisted in undergraduate instruction for Fundamentals of Psychology and Thinking and Reasoning.

Teaching Assistant, Academic Writing Program - Universidad de Los Andes - Bogotá, Colombia

(2013-08 - 2017-01)

• Served as writing tutor in the Academic Writing Program.
• Assisted in instruction for Fundamentals of Psychology.

PhD - Psychology - Universidad de Los Andes (2018-04)

MS - Clinical Health Psychology - Universidad de Los Andes (2012-03)

BA - Psychology - Universidad de Manizales (2009-12)