Dr. Laura Avila, PhD, TX | Psychologist

About Dr. Laura Avila

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Laura Avila

I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in health and wellness, both physical and emotional. I completed a PhD in clinical psychology from Northern Illinois University in 2002. My training includes an internship at Hines Veterans Administration in Illinois, and a fellowship in Health Psychology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. These opportunities allowed me to specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, insomnia, and stress. I completed rotations in the treatment of PTSD, substance abuse, and psych-oncology. I have also completed specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy, evidence-based therapies for the treatment of PTSD. During my fellowship year, I worked alongside other disciplines, including physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, and chaplains to assist patients in managing their health-related problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, smoking cessation, geriatric cognitive assessment and caregiver support, and chronic pain. More recently, I completed a master’s degree in psychopharmacology. This has allowed me to consult with patients and their physicians on medications used to treat psychological symptoms. I have enjoyed working with medical populations as this has deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection, particularly how health conditions can contribute to emotional problems and how emotional problems can contribute to health conditions. Put simply, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors contribute to our physical health and vice versa. For example, managing diabetes can be very stressful and contribute to anxiety. Depression can worsen the experience of migraines, and stress can interfere with the management of irritable bowel syndrome.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychiatry Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Wright Wellness

Education and training

Northern Illinois University, PhD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1104862077

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Laura Avila work with?

Dr. Laura Avila works with Wright Wellness.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Laura Avila?

Dr. Laura Avila frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Laura Avila on their profile.