About

Dr. Maria Teresa Coutinho is a clinical associate professor in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Department at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on the impact of cultural, social, and healthcare system factors on healthcare utilization for urban children of color and their families. She serves as the director of clinical training for the APA-accredited doctoral program in counseling psychology. Her clinical experience is centered on early childhood mental health and supporting positive social emotional outcomes for urban children and families, with an emphasis on fostering meaningful connections between preschool and early childhood care providers and families. Dr. Coutinho has led several initiatives and workshops aimed at enhancing cultural competence among mental health professionals. Her research highlights strengths and resilience related to racial and cultural identity that improve healthcare engagement for children of color. Her current projects explore the transition to adult healthcare for urban adolescents of color diagnosed with asthma and healthcare utilization for Black children with asthma. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and she has been recognized as a National Heart Blood & Lung Institute–PRIDE scholar. Her publications include articles in prestigious journals such as The Counseling Psychologist and the Journal of Black Psychology.

Awards & honors

• National Heart Blood & Lung Institute–PRIDE scholar

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