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• Héctor E. López-Sierra, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the College of Social Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus   A seasoned university professor in the field of social sciences, humanities, and education with over 30 years of experience in academia   Dr. López-Sierra has excelled in teaching, research, publishing, counseling, and implementing social justice interventions, as well as in the fields of religious studies and community outreach.
  
  His diverse range of earned certificates in criminology and mental health enriches Dr. López-Sierra’s professional profile. He is a licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico, a Psychotherapist, a Palliative Care Therapist, and a sociologist specializing in health, the Elderly, and Spirituality/Religion.
  
  His expertise encompasses client therapy and organizational interventions, utilizing cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy, as well as end-of-life palliative care, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and holistic emotional well-being consulting   He is also a Certified Addictions Psychotherapist IV (CAT IV), a Certified Spiritual Director (CSD 1070-3), an intercultural and interfaith spiritual caregiver, and a Sociologist of Religious Organizations and Culture   A unique blend of theoretical and practical methods characterizes Dr. López-Sierra’s academic and professional approach.
  
  He incorporates Freirean education for conscientization and freedom, as well as qualitative research techniques and methods, and cultural-historical, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches into his teaching and counseling   He also utilizes alternative and complementary psychosocial therapies, including centered attention meditation, sound therapy, and Afrodiasporic-based spiritual practices and rituals   His expertise encompasses personality trait analysis, using the Enneagram and MBTI tests, which demonstrates his innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
  A unique blend of theoretical and practical methods characterizes Dr. López-Sierra’s academic and professional approach   He incorporates Freirean education for conscientization and freedom, as well as qualitative research techniques and strategies, and cultural-historical, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches into his teaching and counseling practices   He also utilizes alternative and complementary psychosocial therapy, including centered attention meditation, sound therapy, and Afrodiasporic-based spiritual practices and rituals   His professional experience encompasses personality trait analysis using Enneagram and MBTI tests, demonstrating his innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.