Irma Mireles

Irma Mireles is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, a position she has held since February 2017. She is deeply committed to educating future social workers and shares her extensive clinical and practical experience in the classroom.

Education:

• MSW in Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006
• BSW in Social Work, New Mexico State University, 2001

Professional Licensure:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervision (LCSW-S), valid until March 30, 2026

Her research and teaching interests center on clinical social work, direct practice, human behavior, trauma, and U.S. immigration policy. She brings real-world experience from diverse settings including hospitals, shelters, and child protection services. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Generalist Micro Practice, Advanced Micro Practice, Clinical Assessment in Child Maltreatment, Stress and Crisis Coping, and The Latina Experience.

While no publications are listed, her teaching and professional work reflect a strong engagement with mental health, family systems, and marginalized populations, particularly in the context of immigration and gender-based violence.

Professional Affiliations and Practice:

• Owner, Metamorphosis, Bedford, TX
• PRN Therapist, Millwood Hospital (2012–Present)
• Former Medical Social Worker, John Peter Smith Hospital
• Former Group Facilitator, Opportunities Counseling
• Former Bilingual Women's Therapist, Genesis Women's Shelter

Irma Mireles has advised and mentored numerous social work students through field instruction and classroom teaching, though specific names of students are not provided. She has not received any scientific awards listed in the text. She is actively involved in both academic and clinical domains, bridging theory and practice.

Labs and Teams: While not affiliated with a formal research lab, Irma Mireles leads her private practice, Metamorphosis, which functions as a clinical team focused on emotional transformation and therapeutic support for individuals navigating personal challenges.