He earned his MSW at GVSU and his doctorate in counseling psychology at Western Michigan University. Dr. Lopez-Arias has 15 years of clinical experience and also worked in program development/evaluation, clinical supervision and consultation, diversity training, and strategic planning. He has done an extensive environemtal research scan of current Kent County social services with a focus on "the attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help" - specifically of Latinos, but also of people in general. He has extensive involvement in social justive and advocacy for those in need. Page last modified June 6, 2014