Dr. Edith S.Chaparro, Ph.D., LCSW-R
Dr. Edith Chaparro is a practicing psychologist dedicated to delivering the highest quality client services for almost twenty years. In addition, she is the owner and creator of the influential Social Work Exam Prep Bootcamp, which has been assisting social workers nationally to obtain their professional licenses for the past 15 years. Dr. Chaparro’s work has been dedicated to advocating and helping culturally diverse communities at both the clinical treatment level and the academic level.
Dr. Chaparro holds a Doctorate Degree in Counseling Psychology from Walden University. In addition, she holds a Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University. During her career, she has been a private practitioner, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor at Pace University, business owner, and mentor. She has served as the Chairperson of the National Association of Social Workers-NYC nominations committee for three years. She is the founder of the first Latina Greek organization at St. John’s University. Dr. Chaparro has earned numerous awards throughout her career. She is also invited regularly to be a guest lecturer at various universities and well-known organizations.
Publications:
Predictors for Passing the Psychology License Exam- Edith S. Chaparro, Ph.D. Dr. Chaparro’s doctoral dissertation focused on standardized testing for the psychology license exam, predictors for success, and how culturally diverse exam takers are affected.
Awards:
The National Society of Leadership and Success (2020)
Psi Chi Award, The International Honor Society in Psychology (2019)
The National Association of Social Workers-NYC Chair of the Nominations Committee Recognition Award (2016-2019)
Lambda Psi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas Inc., Guanin Leadership Award (2017-2018)
Licensure/Certificates: Licensed Clinical Social Worker- R, ASWB Association of Social Work Boards
Limited Permit: Psychology
Certificates: Bilingual Extension – Spanish
Presentations:
Presenter: Social Work License Exam Prep Review Common Day at New York University (2016-2018)
Presenter: Didactic; Revisions & Updates: DSM-5 at Bleuler Psychotherapy Center Forest Hills, NY (2017)
Presenter: Thrive NYC Social Work Exam Prep to Hunter College (2016-2018)
Presenter: Social Work Exam Prep 1199 SEIU Training (2014-2018)
Presenter: DSM- 5 Updates (in Spanish) for the Universidad Autonoma de Paraguay – Psychology and Medical Department Paraguay, South America (2015)
Presenter: Latino Experience and the Clinical Social Work License at New York University for the Latino Social Workers Organization, New York, NY (2015)