Sylvia Herbozo, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Associate Professor
Founder, Psicólogos Latinos Avanzando Nuestros Servicios
As a first generation, Latina psychologist, Dr. Sylvia Herbozo is passionate about improving equity in higher education and health care. She has over 10 years of experience in mentoring psychology doctoral students, including first generation students and those from marginalized groups. Her mentees have been accepted into highly competitive predoctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowships. She also has mentored postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty in securing academic jobs. Her professional development services include workshops and individualized feedback which strive to demystify the internship, fellowship, and academic job application processes.
Dr. Herbozo also has expertise in obesity and eating disorders. A primary aim of her current research is to better understand and address racial and ethnic disparities in weight outcomes following bariatric surgery. She was awarded grant funding to investigate socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological correlates of weight regain in Latino bariatric surgery patients. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences.
Clinically, Dr. Herbozo provides psychological services for patients seeking bariatric surgery. Her clinical practice emphasizes culturally relevant and bilingual services for Spanish speaking patients.
Dr. Herbozo offers lectures and trainings on obesity, eating disorders, health inequities, and systemic inequities in academia. She has worked with universities, non-profit organizations, and digital health start up companies.
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Testimonials on APPIC Psychology Doctoral Internship
Application Services
“Dr. Herbozo's feedback improved my application materials tremendously! With her help, I was able to improve the clarity and conciseness of my work. I am thrilled to have received interviews at my top choice sites, which would not have been possible without her support!”
— Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
“Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this process with us and allowing us to get our anxious questions out with you. It has been helpful to practice framing answers and pitching ourselves.
I matched at my top site and am thrilled to be training as a bilingual psychologist!”
— School Psychology Doctoral Student
“I’m pleased to report that I matched successfully! I’ll be at one of my top choices. Thank you again for the workshop and all of your insights along the way.”
— Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
“It was very helpful to hear about preparing for the interview, especially the sections on providing ‘good’ responses and getting your ‘mind’ right. I now have a better plan for moving forward with my preparation.”
— Psychology Doctoral Student
“I matched at my top site and attended your workshops! So grateful for all the guidance!”
— Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student
“Thank you for providing us with these workshops! Your guidance throughout the internship application process (including individualized essay feedback) has been extremely valuable.
I have received several interviews, including one of my dream programs (Harvard Medical School / Mass General Hospital)! Your support has been invaluable and feel confident that I will be well prepared for my interviews.”
— Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
“This interview workshop really helped me conceptualize how to present myself during such a long interview process. I appreciate all of the information that was shared.”
— Psychology Doctoral Student
“I’m delighted to share the news that I have matched with one of my 2 top sites. Thank you for your guidance in the workshops. They definitely helped shape my essays and interview responses.”
— School Psychology Doctoral Student
Thank you. I found the interview workshop to be very informative, especially the DEI section and how to prepare cases and questions.
— School Psychology Doctoral Student
Professional Development Services
APPIC Psychology Doctoral Internship
Virtual Workshop Series
Essays Workshop Part 1 - Saturday, 8/31/24 from 10-11 am CST
Autobiographical Essay & Theoretical Orientation Essay
Essays Workshop Part 2 - Saturday, 8/31/24 from 11 am-12 pm CST
Diversity Essay & Research Essay
Cover Letter Workshop - Saturday, 10/5/24 from 10-11am CST
FREE - Cover Letter Session - Monday, 10/21/24 from 4:30-5:30 CST
Navigating the Interview Process - 11/23/24 from 10-11 am CST
*Recording of workshop available for purchase.
Mock Interviews - 12/7/24 from 9:30-11:30 am CST
Registration opens on 11/27/24
REGISTER
*Discounts are available on services for doctoral students
and postdoctoral fellows.
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Individualized Feedback
Cover Letters
Curriculum Vitae
APPIC Psychology Doctoral Internship Essays
Research Statements
Personal Statements
Salary and Negotiation
Speaking Engagements
Understanding tenure and promotion:
An overview and personal experience
Redefining success as a Latina in academia
Negotiating in the academic job market
Navigating dos mundos: Cultural considerations for
eating disorder treatment with Latinos
A dual approach: Addressing the mental health of Latino patients
at individual and systemic levels
Obesity treatments for Black and Latino adults:
A roadmap to achieve health equity
*Please contact Dr. Herbozo for pricing information.
