Rika Collado
Dr. Rika Collado is a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Psychologist who obtained a doctoral degree at Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico, completed a doctoral internship in New York City, and completed postdoctoral training in Portland, Oregon. She has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Her experience includes individual, couple, and family therapy. She works with adults, couples, families, and adolescents experiencing a wide variety of issues, some of which include depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain/illness, parenting skills, self-harm, postpartum adjustments, military-related issues, and bereavement. Rika has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, home-based settings, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and schools. She follows an eclectic approach to therapy, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. Rika strongly believes in people’s ability to change.
First session
I always start with an introductory session, during which you can share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Then, we’ll work together in the following sessions to make these goals a reality for you.
Strengths
I integrate CBT, DBT‑informed skills, Solution‑Focused strategies, and mindfulness — but you never force a model. What stands out is your ability to choose the right tool at the right moment, making therapy feel personalized.
Ideal clients
I’m best positioned to serve people who feel capable yet overwhelmed—people who are motivated for change but unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship stress, identity exploration, or the lingering impact of past experiences. They value a collaborative, culturally responsive space where they can slow down, understand their patterns, build practical skills, and reconnect with clarity, balance, and emotional resilience.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT teaches you how to: Notice your thoughts — catching the automatic ideas your mind throws out Check those thoughts — asking whether they’re accurate or helpful Practice new actions — small steps that help your brain learn new patterns Build coping skills — tools you can use in real life, not just in therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is a type of therapy that helps you manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and build a life that feels more stable and meaningful.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is a flexible approach in which the therapist draws on tools from different therapies—such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or solution‑focused work—depending on what you need in the moment. Instead of sticking to a single strict method, the therapist chooses the approach that will be most useful for your goals, personality, and situation.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Burnout
Christian Counseling
Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness / Medical Issues
Codependency
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Loneliness / Isolation
Men's Issues
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Perinatal / Postpartum
Personality Disorders
Racism
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Serious Mental Illness
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Licensed in
TexasLicense 36194