Maria del Pilar Bratko

Maria del Pilar Bratko serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Smith College School for Social Work, bringing 18 years of clinical experience in diverse therapeutic settings. She maintains a private practice specializing in immigrant psychology and marginalized identities while holding licensure in both California and New York.

Her educational credentials include:

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology from New College of California
• Ph.D. from Smith College School for Social Work

Dr. Bratko's research examines treatment adaptations for immigrant populations through psychodynamic frameworks, addressing cultural identity and systemic barriers in mental healthcare. Her current teaching focuses on contemporary psychodynamic theories at Smith College, integrating clinical expertise with academic instruction.

Throughout her career, she has held progressive administrative roles at Bay Area training clinics including didactic instructor and clinical director, demonstrating leadership in clinical education and program development.