Dr. Eunice Avilés

Dr. Eunice Avilés holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Gender Specialist, Certified Sex Educator, and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist.

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She began her career in Puerto Rico, where she conducted clinical work and research with children who were victims of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. In 2005, she moved to Massachusetts, where she completed her internship in Clinical Psychology, began her training in gender therapy, and served as President of the Human Rights Committee for a residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, she was an appointed member of the AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

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Drawing on her training in cognitive behavioral therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute, Dr. Avilés helps individuals address depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, problem gambling, and the emotional consequences of discrimination and bullying in both youth and adults through tailored, evidence-based interventions. Her private practice serving transgender and gender non-binary individuals includes the evaluation and treatment of adults experiencing gender dysphoria. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction, as well as concerns related to sexual orientation.

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Dr. Avilés was one of the founding organizers of the former Professional Training track of First Event, an annual conference held in Massachusetts that addressed topics of relevance to the transgender community.

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In 2015, Dr. Avilés founded Transcending Identities, an organization committed to improving the quality of life of individuals impacted by discrimination, including people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minoritized groups (REMGs), transgender and gender-diverse individuals, and those with variations in sex anatomy. Through education, professional training, and consulting with companies, organizations, corporations, and community groups, Dr. Avilés has helped establish respectful workplace environments. She continues to work toward her lifelong goal of ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

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​Dr. Avilés is polyamory-aware and affirming and offers supportive, nonjudgmental services to individuals, couples, and relationship constellations engaged in consensual non-monogamy.

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She is licensed in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York and offers training and consulting services in English and Spanish domestically and internationally.

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Dr. Avilés provides services in both English and Spanish and strives to be sensitive to cultural differences.