Bridget Torres, MS, LCSW, BA
Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work in the Child Study CenterCards
Appointments
Contact Info
About
Titles
Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work in the Child Study Center
Biography
Bridget Torres, MS, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor at the Yale Child Study Center's Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) program. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in schools, day programs, outpatient, and in-home settings. She uses a mentalization and reflective functioning based framework in her clinical work to support children and their families in addressing symptoms of complex PTSD and comorbid disorders.
Appointments
Child Study Center
Assistant Clinical Professor (Social Work)Primary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Clinical Social Work Fellow
- Yale Child Study Center (2016)
- MS
- Columbia University, School of Social Work (2015)
- Social Work Intern
- New York Psychiatric Institute (2014)
- Social Work Intern
- Brooklyn School for Global Studies (2014)
- BA
- New York University, Psychology (2013)
Research
Publications
2023
Therapeutic Work with Parents’ Childhood Experiences in the Context of Intensive Home-Based Treatment for High-Risk Youth: Practical Mentalization-Based and Trauma-Informed Interventions
Decker, L. B., Torres, B., Dunnum, S., & Woolston, J. (2023). Therapeutic work with parents’ childhood experiences in the context of intensive home-based treatment for high-risk youth: Practical mentalization-based and trauma-informed interventions. Contemporary Family Therapy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-023-09687-4Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
activity Gender Identity and Development
Oral PresentationSocial Work Fellowship SeminarDetails11/16/2023 - 11/16/2023New Haven, CT, United Statesactivity Social Work Breaks Barriers
Oral PresentationYale Child Study Center Grand RoundsDetails03/28/2023 - 03/28/2023New Haven, CT, United Statesactivity Mentor
Public ServiceHuneebee ProjectSupport and mentor a youth from the New Haven community as they participate in the Huneebee Project. Youth build social skills, a resume, and supportive relationships throughout the program.Details2018 - 2023honor Yale Junior Faculty Grant
Yale School of Medicine AwardYale UniversityDetails05/01/2020United Stateshonor Psi Chi
National AwardNew York UniversityDetails05/01/2013United States
Clinical Care
Overview
Clinical Specialties
Are You a Patient?
View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.
View Doctor ProfileGet In Touch
Contacts
Locations
350 George Street
Academic Office
New Haven, CT 06511
Patient Care Locations
Are You a Patient? View this doctor's clinical profile on the Yale Medicine website for information about the services we offer and making an appointment.