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Isabella
Riojas

Ph.D. Psychology

Hello, I’m Isabella Riojas, M.A., Ph.D., and I have dedicated my career to understanding human behavior and promoting personal and collective well-being. With a strong academic foundation in psychology (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) and years of practical experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, supporting both individuals and organizations in achieving growth and healing.

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Area of Expertise
Counseling, Coaching, Research

Counseling & Mental Health Support:
At www.isabellasphd.com, I specialize in counseling and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to meet emotional, relational, and spiritual needs. With a background in psychology and research, I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Topics I’ve addressed include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Relationship Issues

  • Identity Issues

  • Work/Life Balance

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Self-Esteem and Confidence

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting Challenges

  • Psychological Evaluation

Click here to get started counseling.

 

Coaching Support:
Whether you're striving to boost motivation, enhance focus, improve work-life balance, or achieve personal and professional goals, I provide tailored, goal-oriented coaching to help you succeed. Together, we'll create actionable strategies to unlock your potential and drive meaningful progress.
Coaching Topics Addressed:

  • Enhancing Focus and Productivity

  • Boosting Motivation

  • Managing Low Motivation

  • Improving Work/Life Balance

  • Setting and Achieving Goals

  • Building Confidence and Resilience

  • Developing Time Management Skills

  • Navigating Career Transitions

  • Strengthening Leadership and Communication Skills

  • Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

​Click here to get started coaching.

 

Research Expertise

I specialize in research, strategy, and thought leadership to drive innovation, improve systems, and inform decision-making across government, finance, insurance (life and health) sectors, and mental health. By leveraging data-driven insights, I analyze trends, optimize processes, and deliver actionable frameworks that enhance performance, user experience, and measurable outcomes.

Research and Strategy Skills Include:

  • Strategic research design and implementation

  • Systems analysis and process improvement

  • Policy and program evaluation for government sectors

  • Financial and insurance systems optimization

  • User experience (UX) and customer experience (CX) enhancement

  • Data collection, analysis, and interpretation

  • Risk assessment and solution development

  • Thought leadership and trend forecasting

  • Framework creation for innovation and problem-solving

  • Translating complex data into actionable insights

  • Leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes

Click here to get in touch for research consultation services.

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