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Dr. Amy Cuellar

Dr. Amy Cuellar

TX Psychologist 33368

Therapist · Texas · 17+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused therapy for life transitions

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  • CBT based
  • Goal oriented
  • English and Spanish

About Amy

Dr. Amy Cuellar helps people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, anger, and life transitions. She is a licensed psychologist in Texas and brings 17 years of experience to sessions. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping clients set and reach goals that matter to them.

Her work often centers on depression, bipolar concerns, panic and anxiety, and problems with sleep and self-esteem. She also addresses career worries, financial stress, feelings of emptiness, and issues tied to immigration and multicultural adjustment. Anger and compassion fatigue are among the areas she pays attention to in day-to-day life struggles.

Amy trained in clinical psychology and completed intensive internship and post-doctoral work at VA medical centers, where she worked with people facing complex mood and trauma-related problems. That background informs how she evaluates patterns of symptoms and life events that get in the way of goals.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and teamwork. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and break big problems into manageable steps. The therapy style is collaborative and aims to teach skills people can use on their own over time.

Clients can expect a direct, supportive approach that focuses on measurable steps toward recovery. Her goal is to help people develop the tools they need to manage symptoms and move toward a life that feels more meaningful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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 approaches

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

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

How her approaches work in online therapy

Dr. Cuellar uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, anger, or sleep trouble. It usually involves tracking patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on small, practical steps and clear goals to help people make fast, useful changes during life transitions or when feeling stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she tailors techniques so they match the client's needs and pace, and she revisits the plan as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find these practical benefits help keep therapy consistent while working on measurable goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
TX Psychologist 33368
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Texas)
Psychologist · No. 33368
NPI
1427068360

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Frequently asked questions

What problems does Dr. Cuellar help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life issues such as career or financial stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. She helps clients set practical steps, try new behaviors, and build lasting skills.

What training and experience does she have?

She holds a PhD in clinical psychology and completed internship and post-doctoral work at VA medical centers, with 17 years of clinical experience.

Where is Dr. Cuellar licensed to practice?

She is a Texas psychologist with credential TX Psychologist 33368 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within her licensed region.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy process with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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