Mayra Guerrero

Dr. Mayra Guerrero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on clinical and community psychology, particularly examining domestic violence interventions, recovery housing models, and social support systems for vulnerable populations. She actively reviews applications for doctoral students in UIC's Clinical Psychology Program and Community and Applied Developmental Program for Fall 2024.

Her work integrates socioecological perspectives to address systemic issues like housing instability, mental health disparities, and recovery outcomes among veterans, substance abuse survivors, and domestic violence survivors. Key areas of inquiry include the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) model, Oxford House recovery homes, and veterans' reintegration challenges.

Dr. Guerrero's research emphasizes dynamic social networks, program evaluation, and policy implications. She investigates how community-based interventions improve well-being through social capital, resource sharing, and environmental stability. Recent studies highlight DVHF's impact on survivor safety, recovery home efficacy for marginalized groups, and cultural barriers in post-treatment care.

Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, aiming to inform policy and service delivery in mental health, addiction recovery, and domestic violence response. While no formal awards are listed, her publications demonstrate consistent contributions to high-impact areas of clinical and community psychology.