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Rivera-Perez I am glad you are seeking help. A healthier and more meaningful life is within your reach. As a clinical psychologist, I believe in a holistic view of health that includes physical, emotinal, cognitive, and spiritual health. For this reason, I combine my knowledge of psychology, psychiatry, and medicine to empower my clients towards wellness, growth, and healing. My practice is based on evidence-based therapies because I have seen these interventions work time and time again. My goal is to help you build your psychological toolbox so that you can achieve a healthier and more meaningful life. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years, initially as a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and now as a Licensed Psychologist. I started my journey with a MA in Psychology from Rice University and a MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Baylor College of Medicine. My doctoral training is in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Health Psychology, from Fielding Graduate University. I completed my internship in Health Service Psychology at the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana and a fellowship at the Center for Optimal Brain Health here in Houston. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ee33985393e24f40108336/a3e60829-c184-4d7c-a4b8-42fc971ca288/AOd7d5fe14-a5b5-4a0f-bfce-ba512a8e9dad.jpg Clinical Psychologist - Dr. Araceli Onofre Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but my goal is to make the process feel supportive and approachable. My approach is collaborative and compassionate but also structured and goal-oriented. I believe therapy should provide both a space to be heard and practical tools for daily life. We will discuss these options and choose a therapy that best fits your needs. I earned my Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at William James College and completed my doctoral internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. My training includes a range of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Behavioral Activation, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My clinical focus includes the treatment of trauma-related disorders, working with first responder and military/veteran populations, and psychological assessment across the lifespan. 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When I work with clients with anxiety, I typically use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and Exposure therapies. https://www.toolboxpsychological.com/trauma-therapy daily 0.75 2023-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ee33985393e24f40108336/1626792846550-16U7MEZC30KXOC9IVYNA/trauma-therapist.jpg Trauma Therapy - What is therapy like? In trauma therapy we will work as a team. We will walk side by side as you move from your trauma towards your goals. I will be with you every step of the way helping you gain tools to manage your emotions, thoughts, and avoidance of triggers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ee33985393e24f40108336/1626793023340-94RTPX2ADDQN1AKR4FYS/ptsd-therapy.jpg Trauma Therapy - Why choose an evidence-based psychotherapy? Good therapy is more than talking about what happened to you and having someone listen to you with empathy. 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