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Dr. Amy Cuellar, TX Psychologist 33368
Texas
TX Psychologist - Mood and Anxiety
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Dr. Amy Cuellar is a Texas psychologist with 17 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She uses clear, skills-based approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a primary method she uses for mood and anxiety symptoms. She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas when they fit the presenting problem.
Dr. Cuellar has a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Miami. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the James A. Haley VA Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Her background includes clinical work and research on mood disorders and the impact of life events and trauma.
In sessions she emphasizes collaborative problem solving. She helps people set practical goals, break them into smaller steps, and test new ways of thinking and acting. Skill building is central so people can apply techniques between sessions.
She often uses CBT when the goal is to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. For adjustments to life transitions she may use solution-focused work to identify quick, concrete changes. Trauma-focused approaches guide work when past events are affecting current mood or behavior.
Her work addresses a broad range of concerns beyond mood disorders, including communication problems, isolation, immigration issues, financial stress, and postpartum depression. People who prefer a direct, structured approach that emphasizes practical steps may find her style aligns with their needs.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Cuellar commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically involve identifying thinking patterns, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing coping skills between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related problems.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy when the concern is adjusting to a life change or finding immediate, concrete steps forward. Solution-focused work narrows in on what is already working and builds small, achievable goals. When past events affect current functioning, Trauma-Focused Therapy provides methods to process those experiences and reduce their daily impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issue at hand. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Many people find that structured, skills-focused work translates well to remote meetings, especially when the plan includes short between-session exercises.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teach practical skills, and run behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 17 years of experience, a PhD in clinical psychology, and clinical training at VA hospitals including pre-doctoral and post-doctoral placements.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a TX Psychologist, license number 33368, and she practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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