Personal Biography
Mayra Alvarez, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Alvarez’s clinical focus centers on diagnostic evaluations and follow-up for children, adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities.
After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1984, Dr. Alvarez earned her Master of Arts in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University in 1985. She remained at this institution to complete her Doctor of Philosophy in clinical and school psychology in 1990.
Dr. Alvarez’s research aligns with her clinical expertise. She has shared her work through numerous national and international invited and poster presentations.
Dr. Alvarez is a member of the American Psychological Association.