University of North Texas 
Irais Anderton Chavez
Psychology
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: Terrill Hall/Clinic-165
Education
Texas Woman's University - Denton, Texas (2016)
Postdoctoral Training
Denton County Friends of the Family - Denton, Texas
Background & Teaching Interest
Dr. Anderton Chavez is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of
the University of North Texas Psychology Clinic. She spends much of her time supervising
students during their practica in the Clinic and serves as the point-of-contact for
students on externship. Dr. Anderton Chavez has extensive experience working with
survivors of interpersonal trauma, individuals affected by depression, anxiety, grief
and loss, complicated family relationships, and supporting immigrant communities.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural psychologist, she values the important
role that culture, heritage, and community play in the well-being of the students
and clients she works with.
Before UNT, Dr. Anderton Chavez worked in non-profit community mental health and private
practice.
Interpersonal Violence, Traumatic Stress, Multicultural and Cross-Cultural Counseling,
Spanish-language Counseling, Non-Profit and Community Mental Health, College Counseling,
Clinical Supervision, and Community Education.