Psychocomicology: "The study of comic and comic culture under a Psychological lens" - Edgar Ramos Psy. D
About US:
Dr. Serrano is a mental health clinician with over 16 years of varied clinical experiences in community mental health counseling centers, private practice, and inpatient facilities in rural, suburban, and urban areas within the Midwest. He has an emphasis in treating behavioral challenges, mood and anxiety disorders, and relational difficulties amongst individuals, families, and couples ranging from childhood to geriatrics. He is an avid comic book fan and has presented his research on the influence of comic books on moral development to various nationwide cities and audiences. Lastly, Dr. Serrano is also a founding member of team Psychocomicology, a group of mental health professionals that study and nationally present on the interconnectedness between comic books and their psychological significance to people and society.
Dr. Edgar A. Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of varied clinical experience. He currently owns and operates a group practice within the Chicagland area. Dr. Ramos is also the Assistant Dean of the Health, Science and Technology Department at Concordia University Chicago. He is an avid comic book collector since 1985 and has merged his passion and love for psychology and comics by intertwining them both in the way he works with children and adolescents as well as presenting with team Psychocomicology on the integration of comic books on mental health.
SAMANTHA CHAVEZ MA, LCPC, CCTP
Samantha Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, she conducts therapy with all age groups. When working with young children she incorporates play therapy and art therapy with superhero culture. Samantha also works in conjunction with the VA, providing PTSD assessments with veterans. As an adjunct professor and clinical supervisor, she uses superhero and comic book culture as clinical examples in the classroom to help students grasp complex symptomatology and diagnosis. Samantha is also a member of team Psychocomicology, a group of mental health professionals that present nationally on the link between psychology and comic books.