D.A. Vásquez
PhD • Licensed Psychologist
About
Dr. D.A. Vásquez is a licensed psychologist in Laredo, Texas. Vásquez works with trauma, family violence, and dissociation, offering culturally sensitive care informed by his research on masculinity and immigration. His deep understanding of the region's cultural complexities enhances his practice.
Vásquez earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, with a minor in statistics. He trained as a research assistant at the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. His postdoctoral fellowship in medical psychology was at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Vásquez employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Clients can expect a structured approach that is both evidence based and tailored to individual needs. His bilingual capabilities ensure accessible care for the Laredo community.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology, Norman, OK
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Pre-doctoral Internship in Clinical Child Psychology, Charleston, SC
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Health Technology, VA
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
- Children with Sexual Behavior Problems Treatment
- Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally Modified Trauma Focused Therapy
- Risk Reduction through Family Therapy
State Licenses
- Licensed Psychologist
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- PTSD
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Texas
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Locations
Vásquez Counseling & Consulting Psychology - Laredo Main Office
6826 Springfield Ave, 103a
Laredo, TX 78041