Dr. Mayela Llaurador-Castillo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Rhode Island, Florida and Puerto Rico. She received her Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico and has been uninterruptedly working on this field for over 25 years. She has worked with individuals, children, families and couples at multiple settings and levels of care: outpatient, inpatient and residential services, correctional facilities, foster care and, most recently, in the military. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, self-injury behavior, chemical dependency, relationship issues and life-cycle transitions. Dr. Llaurador-Castillo therapy approach is holistic, combining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Problem-Solving Skills. She truly believes that therapy should “fit” client’ needs. Dr. Llaurador-Castillo is also bilingual in English and Spanish.