Cristina Magalhaes

California School of Professional Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Los Angeles Campus

Fellow, Rockway Institute

Assistant Professor

Alliant International University Los Angeles
1000 South Fremont Ave, unit #5
Alhambra CA 91803

626-270-3348

cmagalhaes@alliant.edu

LGBT People of Color

Integrative Case Conceptualization

Art Therapy

Child Therapy

Statistics

Advanced Psychopathology

Counseling Theories and Practice

Multicultural Psychology

Social and Cultural Bases of Assessment and Counseling

Behavior Modification

Diversity awareness; Latina/o psychology; LGBT psychology; immigration and acculturation; resilience and coping; expressive therapies; abuse/trauma

Katz, D., & Magalhaes, C. (May 2010). Current controversies in transgender psychology: Increasing diversity awareness. The California Psychologist, 43(3), 10-13.

Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., & Lewis, J. (2010). The Brazilian-Portuguese MCMI-III: Diagnostic validity of the alcohol dependence and drug dependence scales. Procedia Social and Behavioural Sciences, 5, 1482-1489.

Magalhaes, C. (2001). The XI international forum of psychoanalysis: A brief report. Psyche & Sol, Newsletter of the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology, 12(1), page 20.

Magalhaes, C. (2011, May). A contextual approach for treating survivors of prolonged child abuse. Invited presentation at the 2010-2011 Multicultural Community Psychology Lecture Series, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, California.

Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., Theodore, P., Katz, D., & Duran, R. (2011, September). Feminine identity: Transgender women's perspectives. Oral presentation, World Professional Association of Transgender Health Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Magalhaes, C., & Magalhaes, E. (2011, June). Diagnosing difference: The impact of psychiatric labels on gender-variant communities. Invited panelist at the 4th Annual TransSolutions Conference, Los Angeles, California.

Magalhaes, C. (2011, May). Trends in multicultural psychology. Invited panelist at the 2010-2011 Multicultural Community Psychology Lecture Series, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, California.

Theodore, P., & Magalhaes, C. (October 2010). Skills training in LGBT affirmative substance abuse treatment. Workshop presented at the Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Magalhaes, C.; Magalhaes, E.; Lewis, J. (April 2010). The Brazilian-Portuguese MCMI-III: Diagnostic validity of the alcohol dependence and drug dependence scales. Paper presentation, World Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, Antalya, Turkey.

Magalhaes, C., & Magalhaes, E. (September 2010). Femininity: What it means to you. Workshop presented at the Southern Comfort Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Magalhaes, C. (April 2010). Current issues and controversies in transgender health. In P. S. Theodore (Chair), Beyond HIV: Health disparities among gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Symposium at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington.

Magalhaes, C. (August 2010). Contextual therapy for women survivors of prolonged child abuse. In E. Burke (Chair), Alternative approaches to treating trauma in women. Symposium at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, San Diego, California.

Magalhaes, C. (February 2009). Where does the T fit in LGBT? Understanding gender variance. Oral presentation, California Psychological Association of Graduate Students (CPAGS) Cross Cultural Conference, University of La Verne, California.

Malaret,. J., & Magalhaes, C. (September 2009). TRANSforming our unions: The joy of transgender relationships. Workshop presentation, Gender Odyssey Conference, Seattle, California.

Magalhaes, C. (May 2008). Maltreated children: Art therapy and facilitated healing. Colloquium, Antioch University, Seattle, Washington.

Magalhaes, C. (April 2008). Working with children and families involved in the child welfare system. Colloquium, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, California.

Magalhaes, C.; Magalhaes, E.; Sellers, A; Lewis, J. (July 2006). The validity of the Brazilian-Portuguese MCMI-III substance abuse scales. Paper presentation, Interamerican Congress of Psychology, Athens, Greece.

Magalhaes, C. (May 2005). The Brazilian-Portuguese MCMI-III: Translation, reliability, and validity Studies. Colloquium, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Magalhaes, E.; Magalhaes, C.; Sellers, A; Lewis, J.; Corga, D. (July 2004). The Brazilian-Portuguese version of the MCMI-III: Update on the results of the reliability study. Paper presentation, Interamerican Congress of Psychology, Beijing, China.

Magalhaes, E.; Magalhaes, C.; Sellers, A; Lewis, J.; Corga, D. (July 2001). The Brazilian-Portuguese version of the MCMI-III: Internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Paper presentation, Interamerican Congress of Psychology, Santiago, Chile.

Magalhaes, E.; Magalhaes, C.; Sellers, A; Corga, D; Lewis, J. (July 2000). The psychometric properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the MCMI-III: A methodological report. Paper presentation, International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Magalhaes, C.; Magalhaes, E.; Sellers, A; Lewis, J. (June 1999). The translation of the MCMI-III into Brazilian-Portuguese: Preliminary findings. Paper presentation, Interamerican Congress of Psychology, Caracas, Venezuela.

Rasooli, L., & Magalhaes, C. (2011, April). Zar: Spirit possession, distress, and healing among people in the Middle East. Poster presentation at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Morales, S., Magalhaes, C., & Okada, R. (2010, November). Children with autism: The roles and coping strategies of Latino families. Poster presented at the National Latina/o Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Drancoli, V., & Magalhaes, C. (April 2010). Ethnicity, personality, and help-seeking. Poster presentation, California Psychological Association Annual Conference, Costa Mesa, California.

Magalhaes, E., Magalhaes, C., Katz, D., Theodore, P., and Duran, R. (June 2009). Transgender femininity: An exploratory study. Poster presentation, World Professional Association of Transgender Health Conference, Oslo, Norway.

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, 2005

M.S., Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, 2000

Formao de Psiclogo, Faculdade Maria Thereza (Brazil), 1990

Licenciatura em Psicologia, Faculdade Maria Thereza (Brazil), 1989

Psychologist License, California Department of Health, 2010

Mental Health Counselor License, Florida Department of Health, 2003

Psychologist Registration, Regional Council of Psychology (Brazil), 1990

Art Therapy Certification, Clinica POMAR (Brazil), 1989

Treasurer, APA, Div 12, Section 4 (Women in Clinical Psychology)

Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine

Member, Multicultural Community Psychology Emphasis, Alliant International University

Member, World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Member, American Psychological Association (Divisions 35, 37, 44, 45, 52, 56)

Fellow, Rockway Institute for LGBT Psychology

Core Faculty, California School of Professional Psychology, 2008-2011

Clinician/Program Coordinator, Social Services, 2004-2008

Clinician, Private Practice, 2001-2008

Adjunct Faculty, Nova Southeastern University, 2001-2010

Clinician/Program Coordinator, Community Mental Health, 1998-2003

Clinician/Consultant, Psychology Clinic and Private Practice, 1991-1996

Clinician, State Mental Hospital, 1989-1990

Clinician, Social Services, 1987-1989

Production of the Vagina Monologues at Alliant - Los Angeles, CA

2010 - 2011 HIV and Drug /Alcohol Task Force - Los Angeles County, CA

Friends of Project 10 (LGBT Youth) - Los Angeles, California

Safe Community Initiative - Broward County, Florida

Infant Mental Health Task Force - Broward County, Florida

Support Groups for Transgender Families - Orlando, Florida