Professor

Office Address: 
381C DeVos Center
School of Social Work
401 Fulton Street West
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone Number: 
(616) 331-6553

Email Address: 
[email protected]

Office Hours:
By Appointment
Tuesdays 10am to 3pm
(in person or virtual)

Experience:
Salvador began teaching at GVSU a number of years ago. His areas of specialty include family and couples therapy, substance abuse and addictions, groups, abuse and trauma, eating disorders, cultural diversity, bilingual therapy (Spanish/English), psychometric testing, holistic health;  career counseling, supervision, consultation, health and wellness, program development and strategic planning. Community Involvement includes GVSU Upward Bound, GVSU LSU, Latino Mental Health Coalition, GVSU Career and Counseling Center's Eating Disorders Committee, Latino Youth Conference, Spectrum Health Latino Health Presentation Series, Latino Mental Health Forum, Bethany Christian Services, Educational Connections, United Methodist House, Hispanic Action Committee, and Network 180 Environmental Scan Research Team, GVSU ACES, and Hispanic Recovery Services Development Committee.

Education: Dr. Lopez-Arias’ curriculum vitae.
2005: PhD - Major: Department of Counselor Education Psychology. Dissertation Title: Assessing the Validity and Reliability of the Translation of Two Help-seeking Instruments. - Western Michigan University
1994: MSW - Master of Social Work: Advanced Generalist Practice - Grand Valley State University
1992: Bachelor of Social Work: Generalist Practice -  Grand Valley State University