Rafael Art. Javier

Rafael Art. Javier is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Post-Graduate Professional Development Programs at St. John’s University. He founded the Center for Psychological Services and Clinical Studies and co-founded the Center of Latin American and Caribbean Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from NYU and a postdoctoral certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Education:

• M.A., New York University (1976)
• Ph.D., New York University (1982)
• Postdoctoral Certificate, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, NYU (1988)

Research focuses on psycholinguistics, psychoanalytic treatment, ethnic/cultural issues in psychology, violence, criminality, and trauma. His work integrates clinical practice with forensic applications.

Honors:

• Fellow, American Psychological Association
• Board Certified, American Board of Professional Psychology
• Profesor Honorario, Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata
• Leadership roles in professional associations

Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psycholinguistic Research and editorial board member for multiple journals. Maintains active clinical practice.