Lisa Sweatt

Lisa Sweatt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Her work focuses on childhood trauma, child sexual abuse, multicultural counseling, and Latino/a psychology. She teaches courses including multicultural psychology, child abuse intervention, and advanced psychotherapies for trauma.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, The Ohio State University
• B.S. Biological Sciences & B.A. Psychology, University of California, Irvine

Research Interests: Dr. Sweatt investigates childhood trauma dynamics, forensic interviewing practices, violence prevention policies, and culturally competent mental health approaches for Latino/a communities. She emphasizes evidence-based interventions and social policy advocacy in marginalized populations.

Advising & Grants: Supervises practicum and traineeship programs for graduate students. Engages in collaborative projects on urban youth trauma and cross-cultural community initiatives. No specific grants listed but active in applied research partnerships.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with local mental health organizations like the Community Counseling Center for outreach and training programs.