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Dr. Amy Cuellar, TX Psychologist 33368

Experienced Texas psychologist for mood and anxiety
  • CBT and solution-focused
  • English and Spanish
  • 17 years experience

About Dr. Amy Cuellar

Dr. Amy Cuellar is a licensed psychologist in Texas (TX Psychologist 33368) with advanced training in adult clinical psychology. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Miami, completed a pre-doctoral internship at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, and finished a post-doctoral fellowship at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center within the Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center. Her background blends clinical practice and research, including published work on bipolar disorder and depressive symptoms.

Dr. Cuellar focuses on helping people recover from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, stress, paranoia, and related challenges so they can build lives of meaning. Much of her work centers on reducing obstacles to setting, achieving, and sustaining personal goals, and she emphasizes practical strategies that support long-term progress. She treats a range of concerns that include mood disorders, sleep problems, anger, attention difficulties, and life transitions, and she addresses multicultural and immigration-related issues when relevant.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy; she frequently recommends CBT because of the strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for symptom reduction, while using solution-focused methods to help with adjustment to life changes. Dr. Cuellar practices in a collaborative manner, viewing clients as partners whose self-knowledge is central to the work, and she aims to teach skills that enable clients to become their own therapists. She provides services in English and Spanish. Dr. Amy Cuellar is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Sleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsEmptinessImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Amy Cuellar have?

Dr. Amy Cuellar has 17 years of experience.

Is Dr. Amy Cuellar a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential TX Psychologist 33368, which indicates licensure as a psychologist in Texas.

In which languages does Dr. Amy Cuellar provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Dr. Amy Cuellar located?

Dr. Amy Cuellar is located in Texas.

How can I work with Dr. Amy Cuellar as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Amy Cuellar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Amy Cuellar work with international clients?

Dr. Amy Cuellar does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Amy Cuellar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Amy Cuellar draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy when working with clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, sleep problems, and stress. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical, forward-looking strategies to help clients adjust to life transitions and make measurable progress toward specific goals, which is useful for coping with change and improving daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Cuellar evaluates each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and works with them to select or blend methods that fit best. Her style emphasizes partnership and skill-building so clients can apply tools outside of sessions.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and broader access to care. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats support consistent engagement and make it easier for people to receive therapy from wherever they are located.

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