Dr. Rizaldy R. Ferrer, PhD

Dr. RIZALDY R. FERRER, PhD is a LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTDr. Ferrer writes blog articles relating to mental health and overall wellbeing. Visit his page on Substack: https://substack.com/@thetherapistjournal.Dr. Ferrer explores not only how difficulties arise, but also the resilience that people have in going through challenging times. Dr. Ferrer’s approach is evidence-informed. Treatment is based on research that demonstrate effectiveness. However, he views wellbeing as psychological, physical and spiritual journey.Dr. Ferrer has studied psychology since he started college at the age of 15. He has engaged in research and published in scientific journals. He has mentored postdoctoral fellows, clinical interns, and has been an adjunct professor in research courses.Dr. Ferrer is the president and co-founder of Parakletos.SPEACIALTYADHD, academic underachievement, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, grief, …mood disorders, oppositional defiance, psychosis, racial identity, spirituality, testing and evaluationTreatment PreferenceArt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy(MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multiculturally Sensitive Intervention, Play Therapy, Psychological Testing and EvaluationParakletos By Your SideWe believe that life is the plurality of experiences: joy and sorrow, excitement and fear, faith and doubt, strength and weakness, pride and shame; and these truths converge–creating the essence of the human being.You can find various resources for your behavioral and mental health needs. We serve to a full range of life stages: 0-5 infancy to toddlerhood, early to late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle and late adulthood, and the elderly.We specialize in treating cognitive, behavioral, emotional and interpersonal difficulties arising from home, community, school and the workplace.