Dr Rhina Lovo, Ph.D.

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EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant™

Online Therapy

About Me

I support adults working through trauma- and stress-related challenges associated with adverse life experiences, including grief and loss, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, childhood abuse and neglect, abandonment, medical and sexual trauma, performance anxiety, neurodiversity-related challenges, and other overwhelming life experiences.

My work is grounded in the understanding that many emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms are adaptive responses to adversity, attachment disruptions, chronic stress, loss, or trauma. I integrate EMDR Therapy with parts-informed approaches, somatic interventions, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and trauma-informed neuroscience to support healing, emotional regulation, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

In addition to trauma recovery, I work with professionals, healthcare providers, mental health clinicians, executives, performers, and other high-achieving individuals seeking to reduce emotional barriers, enhance well-being, and optimize performance.

I provide psychotherapy and consultation services in English, Spanish, and French.

Education & Experience

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PhD in Counseling Psychology

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & ADVANCED TRAINING
EMDR Certified Therapist
EMDRIA Consultant-in-Training (CIT)
Certified Clinical Psychotraumatologist
Global Mental Health: Trauma & Recovery Certificate, Harvard Medical School
Accredited Trauma-Focused Clinician
Certified Primary Care Psychologist
Advanced Training in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Advanced Training in Flash Technique and Progressive Counting
Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Accredited Facilitator, EMDR Group Protocol for Recent Traumatic Episodes (G-TEP)
Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Advanced Training in Somatic Approaches for Trauma Recovery
Training in Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions
Training in Expressive and Creative Arts Approaches
Training in Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP
Former President, School Psychology Association of Puerto Rico (2019–2020)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Institute for Creative Mindfulness
Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico (APPR)

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Disaster Mental Health Volunteer with the American Red Cross and the Asociación de Psicología de Puerto Rico.

Former volunteer psychotherapist serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS and community mental health programs in El Salvador.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance