Dr John Robert Rilveria

Registered Psychologist

“I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained in cognitive therapy, schema therapy, behavior analysis, dialectical behavior therapy, and transdiagnostic interventions. I offer both online psychotherapy and clinical assessment services.”

About Me

I offer online psychotherapy and clinical assessment grounded in evidence-based approaches. When overwhelming emotions or persistent patterns arise, we can work together to understand their deeper roots and the underlying concerns you carry. My aim is to support you in engaging with vulnerable aspects of yourself while strengthening healthier, more adaptive ways of being. Together, we can navigate complex challenges and develop meaningful paths forward.

Approach

My approach to therapy goes beyond addressing surface-level symptoms and presenting concerns. I begin with a working clinical hypothesis about the underlying mechanisms that give rise to these difficulties, whether they are rooted in longstanding schemas, maladaptive coping patterns, or unhelpful cognitive-affective processes. This approach helps us build a coherent understanding of your inner experiences linking past and present, insight and action. The goal is not only symptom relief, but also deeper, more sustainable change: strengthening your capacity to respond to life with flexibility, self-awareness, and resilience.

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Basic Information

Caloocan City, Philippines

Services

My areas of specialization include the treatment of chronic mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. I also employ transdiagnostic and culturally responsive approaches to assessment and intervention, alongside LGBTQ+-affirmative and neurodivergent-affirmative frameworks that prioritize inclusivity, contextual sensitivity, and individualized care.

Services Offered:

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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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Neuro & Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.
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Personality Difficulties & Diagnostic Assessment
Assessment of long-standing patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating that cause persistent distress, used to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment.
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Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Individuals
•Adolescents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Professional Title:

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Registered Psychologist
A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Qualifications

University of The Philippines

Registrations

Professional Regulation Commission

Psychologist

Service Area

Kaagapay sa Ginhawa

In-person & Online

Caloocan City, National Capital Region

Philippines