Behavior Analyst
Mrs. Francisca Rivera is a Behavior Analyst in Cidra, PR
with special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors.
As a Behavior Analyst, Francisca Rivera performs
behavioral assessments, patient parent education, and liaisons with other mental health professionals. Behavior Analysis is
a medical specialty centered on improving patients' mental or physical behavioral health by applying the principles of behavioral psychology to structured treatment plans. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Behavior Analysts include autism, drug addiction, eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital birth defects.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavior Analysts
include conducting research and behavior assessments, participating in one-on-one therapy sessions with patients, and formulating and overseeing treatment plans to adjust patient behavior for positive goal achievement.
A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.
Behavior Analysts in Cidra, PR
Adult Development & Aging Psychologist
Mrs. Francisca Rivera is an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist in Cidra, PR
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral issues in aging adults.
As an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist, Francisca Rivera performs
testing and treatment of age-related cognitive changes. Adult Development & Aging Psychology is
the study of cultural and societal factors that influence healthy development and aging. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Development & Aging Psychologists include age-related stress and depression, menopause, adropause, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Development & Aging Psychologists
include psychotherapy and research.
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
Adult Development Aging Psychologists in Cidra, PR
Counseling Psychologist
Mrs. Francisca Rivera is a Counseling Psychologist in Cidra, PR
with special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods.
As a Counseling Psychologist, Francisca Rivera performs
mental health assessment, personal therapy, and individualized goal-setting techniques to improve patient mental health and social adjustment. Counseling Psychology is
a medical specialty centered on helping patients achieve better mental health using carefully planned and personalized goal-oriented treatment. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Counseling Psychologists include grief, learning deficits, school or career maladjustment, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and anxiety.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counseling Psychologists
include mental health assessment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), crisis intervention, group counseling, psychotherapy, trauma management, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
Counseling Psychologists in Cidra, PR
Rehabilitation Psychologist
A psychologist who specializes in the study and application of psychological principles on behalf of persons who have disability due to injury or illness. Rehabilitation psychologists, often within teams, assess and treat cognitive, emotional, and functional difficulties, and help people to overcome barriers to participation in life activities. Rehabilitation psychologists are involved in practice, research, and advocacy, with the broad goal of fostering independence and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Psychologists in Cidra, PR
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mrs. Francisca Rivera is a Marriage & Family Therapist in Cidra, PR
with special training and skill in interviewing and diagnosing clients, then counseling them and treating any mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family.
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, Francisca Rivera performs
counseling and emotional support to help families navigate relationship and behavioral issues, while seeking to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. Marriage & Family Therapy is
the modification of perceptions and behavior, as well as improvement of communication among spouses and family members in crisis. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Marriage & Family Therapists include marital conflict, dysfunctional behavior, communication issues, and mental illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Marriage & Family Therapists
include interviewing, observing, counseling, and customizing treatment plans for clients in marriages and families.
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Marriage Family Therapists in Cidra, PR
