Dr. Bridgette Matias Villanueva, PhD, New York, NY

About Dr. Bridgette Matias Villanueva

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Bridgette Matias Villanueva

Dr. Bridgette Matías Villanueva, PsyD. is a postdoctoral fellow psychologist dedicated to offering compassionate, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed mental health care. She recently completed her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), where her dissertation, “Openness Toward Seeking Mental Health Services in a Sample of Christians in Puerto Rico” reflected her commitment to understanding how cultural and religious contexts shape help-seeking behaviors. Dr. Matías Villanueva completed her internship in Sunset Terrace Family Health Center at NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn. Her academic preparation includes a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from PHSU, and a postgraduate certificate in Neuroscience of Learning. She has also pursued theological studies, which enrich her interest in the intersection of faith, psychological well-being, and trauma. Throughout her clinical practicum experiences, Dr. Matías Villanueva has worked with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in diverse settings such as community mental health clinics, schools, and underserved communities. She has supported clients experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, complex life stressors, autism spectrum disorder and severe psychopathology. These experiences have strengthened her capacity to offer flexible, evidence-based, and contextually sensitive care. Dr. Matías Villanueva is bilingual and provides psychotherapy in both Spanish and English languages, with deep appreciation for the cultural nuances, values, and language preferences that shape the therapeutic experience. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic psychotherapy. Her therapeutic approach integrates these modalities through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and pati

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Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Dr. Bridgette Matias Villanueva, PhD also offers online video visits for patients

SR Psychological Services, P.C.

303 5th Ave, Ste 1005, New York, NY 10016

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Education and background

Practice names

SR Psychological Services, P.C.

Education and training

Ponce Health Sciences University, St. Louis, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Sunset Terrace Family Health Center at NYU Langone (Internship)
Sunset Terrace Family Health Center, Master's in Clinical Psychology
The University of Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1578452496

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