Dr Erik X Alonso, Psy.D., MSW, MS, CCHt
Dr. Erik Alonso holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Forensic Psychology from Albizu University. He also earned a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Florida International University and was inducted into the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society. Dr. Alonso is recognized for his outstanding academic achievements and is a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology.
He completed his residency in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Miami Children's Hospital, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Alonso further enhanced his expertise through a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, focusing on the Child and Adolescent Track at Miami Children's Hospital ~ Nicklaus Children's Hospital, an APA and APPIC Accredited Internship Site. His dissertation on an Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program Design using Multiple Family Group Therapy was published and recorded in the United States Library of Congress, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field.
Dr. Erik X. Alonso also served as a Court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem by the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida and as a specialist with the Division of Family Court Services. In these roles, he provided expertise in Extended Co-parenting Therapy, Parental Alienation Reunification, Family Therapy, and Therapeutic Supervised Visits. His specialized training and extensive experience in Adolescent Behavior, child sexual abuse, Adolescent Self-Mutilating Behavior/Suicide, and Parental Alienation establish him as a leading authority in his field.
Academia
Bilingual: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
Higher Education
Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Concentration: Forensic Psychology
Albizu University, Doral, Florida
APA Accredited
Master of Science in Psychology
Albizu University, Doral, Florida
APA Accredited
Master of Science in Social Work
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Clinical Training
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Miami Children's Hospital "Nicklaus Children's Hospital"
Miami, Florida
APA and APPIC Accredited Internship Site
Dissertation
An Adolescent Suicide Prevention Program Design Using Multiple Family Group Therapy
Recorded in the United States Library of Congress
Clinical Psychology Intern
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Miami Children's Hospital "Nicklaus Children's Hospital"
Miami, Florida
APA and APPIC Accredited Internship Site
Clinical Psychology Practicum Student
Goodman Psychological Service Center
Albizu University
APA Accredited
Graduate Social Work Internship
Miami-Dade Family & Victims Services
Victim Advocacy Center
Graduate Social Work Internship
Jackson Memorial Hospital ~ Employee Assistance Program
Jackson Health System, Miami, Florida
Undergraduate Social Work Practicum
Public Defender's Office of Miami-Dade County
Department of Juvenile Justice ~ 11th Judicial Circuit Court
Undergraduate Social Work Practicum
St. Luke's Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility
Clinical Competencies and Service Areas
Child & Adolescent Psychology
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Miami Children's Hospital "Nicklaus Children's Hospital"
Psychological assessments and evaluations for children and teenagers covering a wide range of conditions, such as cognitive and learning challenges, schizophrenia, major depression, anxiety, autism, substance abuse, attention deficit disorder, eating disorders, and personality disorders. The primary r include using a thorough treatment approach involving short- and long-term psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy, as well as providing overall assessment and advice for severe mental health conditions.
This role also involves establishing a consultative relationship with treatment teams and contributing to developing protocols for outcome evaluation and treatment planning. Administering and interpreting various psychological tests—covering intelligence, personality, achievement, aptitude, and vocational interests—is critical to this position.
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children and Adults (English & Spanish)
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence
Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales
Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children
Ravens Colored Progressive Matrices
Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales
Woodcock-Johnson
Batería III Woodcock-Muñoz
Bilingual Verbal Ability Tests
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
Broad Range Assessment of Memory and Learning
NEPSY Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment
Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Vineland Adaptive Rating Scales
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (English & Spanish)
Pediatric Inpatient Consultation
Inpatient emergency psychological consultations for medically compromised children and adolescents addressing challenges arising from chronic illnesses across various medical services, including Hematology/Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, Physical Rehabilitation, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, and General Medicine.
Behavioral Medicine
Implementation of treatment for children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric unit due to self-injurious behavior or overdose involves several vital components. These include individual, family, and group therapy aimed at reducing self-injury, cutting, and self-mutilation behaviors.
The Intensive Outpatient Program facilitates the transition of children and adolescents from a psychiatric inpatient setting to outpatient care in the least restrictive environment. This program provides individual psychotherapy and family therapy to parents/guardians, structured within a four-hour session offered three times per week.
Adult Psychology
Implementation of comprehensive clinical assessments and evidence-based treatment plans for adults with mood and anxiety disorders. Treatment modalities include individual, family, and couples therapy, employing a range of psychotherapeutic approaches to address each patient's unique needs.
National Coach Academy
2019 NCA Certified
EMDR International Association
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
2011 Basic Training (60 CE hours)
The Miami Institute for Group Process and Psychodrama, Inc.
2010 Clinical Supervision
Crisis Prevention Institute
2008 Non-violent Crisis Intervention
National Board of Hypnosis
2013 Board Certified Hypnotist
Omni Hypnosis Training Center
2012 Certified Hypnotherapist
International Association of Counselors & Therapists
2012 Certified Hypnotherapist
Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
2012 Certified Past-Life Regression Therapist
The Weiss Institute - Brian Weiss, M.D.
Contact Information
Pediatric & Adolescent Psychology
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