Mayela Llaurador-Castillo, PhD(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Florida•Connecticut•Rhode Island
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Trauma-Veterans' issues-Tic Disorders-
Mayela Llaurador-Castillo
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
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's 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.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 27 years
Universidad de Puerto Rico, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 1999
Licensure
Rhode Island: PS01766 - Connecticut: 04948 - Florida: PY11652Languages
English, SpanishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Veterans' issues - Coping with reactions of exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events; supporting veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life
Tic Disorders - Tic disorders are neuropsychiatric conditions characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements (motor tics) or sounds (vocal tics) that can range from simple (blinking, throat clearing) to complex (jumping, repeating words), specific types include Tourette syndrome
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Health Plans Inc.
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Medicare (through United Health)
- Optum
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- United Medical Resources
- UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
- University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)
- University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$155 - $200
- Initial session:$250 (55min)
- Couples sessions:$200 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
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