Kitzia Moreno

Kitzia Moreno, Ph.D., is a researcher affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, School of Medicine. She holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University. Her clinical training includes a clinical internship at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where she worked across outpatient, inpatient, and forensic settings. She also completed a fellowship at Children’s Health focusing on psychological assessment of diagnostically complex youth.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University

Her research and clinical work emphasize culturally-informed approaches to psychopathology assessment and brief interventions for underserved populations experiencing acute mental health challenges. She advocates for intersectional frameworks to address systemic barriers in mental health care.

Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her focus on marginalized communities reflects a commitment to equity in mental health. Clinical and research contributions are centered in child and adolescent populations, forensic psychology, and culturally responsive interventions.