EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Advanced EMDR training, supervised consultation, and clinical experience.
About Dr. Rhina Lovo
Clinical experience with a compassionate presence.
An EMDR-centered, integrative approach grounded in science, cultural responsiveness, and respect for each person's pace.
Who I am
Dr. Rhina Lovo is a Puerto Rico–licensed psychologist and clinical psychotraumatologist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience and more than 25 years integrating EMDR into psychotherapy.
Her approach combines scientific knowledge, deep clinical experience, and compassionate presence. Rather than applying one method to every person, she develops an individualized plan based on each client's history, symptoms, strengths, nervous-system needs, cultural context, and goals.
Her clinical work is grounded in the belief that healing involves more than reducing symptoms. Therapy can also support greater self-understanding, emotional freedom, meaningful connection, resilience, and psychological growth.
Professional background
- PhD in Counseling Psychology
- Licensed Psychologist in Puerto Rico
- EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
- EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
- Advanced training in trauma-focused and integrative psychotherapy
- Training in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery through Harvard Medical School
- Disaster Mental Health Provider with the American Red Cross
- Member of the Puerto Rico Psychological Association Disaster Mental Health Response Network
- Past President, Puerto Rico School Psychology Association (2019–2020)
Professional credentials
Certifications, consultation, and professional community.
Selected credentials reflecting advanced preparation in EMDR, trauma treatment, telehealth, and integrative clinical practice.
EMDRIA Approved Consultant™
Consultation for EMDR clinicians, including certification consultation when applicable.
Certified Telemental Health Provider
Professional preparation for ethical and clinically appropriate online care.
Institute for Creative Mindfulness
Professional network member integrating mindfulness and creativity into clinical work.
Specialized preparation
Selected trauma credentials and advanced education.
Certified Clinical Traumatologist
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology · 2025
Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery
Harvard Medical School, Postgraduate Medical Education · 2023
Clinical Certified Complex Trauma Professional
Levels I & II · International Association of Psychotraumatology · 2022
Field Traumatology
Instituto de Psicotraumatología de Puerto Rico · 2023
Continuing learning & connection
Professional Encounters & Influences
Moments of learning and professional connection with clinicians, authors, and leaders whose work has shaped important conversations in trauma, attachment, grief, relationships, and mind-body health.
Trauma, stress & compassionate inquiry
Dr. Gabor Maté
Canadian physician, bestselling author, and developer of Compassionate Inquiry, widely known for his work on trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development.
Trauma & grief
Roger Solomon, PhD
Psychologist specializing in trauma and grief, with extensive contributions to EMDR education and clinical practice.
Mindfulness & expressive arts
Jamie Marich, PhD
Founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and creator of Dancing Mindfulness, integrating trauma-informed care, expressive arts, and embodied practice.
Attachment-focused EMDR
Laurel Parnell, PhD
Pioneer of Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping, with influential work in attachment-centered trauma treatment.
ACEs & toxic stress
Nadine Burke Harris, MD
California's first Surgeon General (2019–2022) and a leading voice connecting Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress with lifelong physical and mental health.
Relationships & recovery
Ramani Durvasula, PhD
Clinical psychologist, author, and educator recognized for her work on narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and recovery.
Emotionally focused therapy
Natalia Gilabert, PsyD & Sam Jinich, PhD
Clinical psychologists and international trainers in Emotionally Focused Therapy, supporting clinicians in attachment-based couples work.
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