Gisel Amaya-Filbeck, PhD
Psychologist | Cognitive & Behavioral
6838 S Twinberry Dr Tucson AZ, 85756About
Gisel Amaya-Filbeck is a psychologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Gisel specializes in psychoeducational assessments and recommends and develops appropriate school services. As a psychologist, Gisel also supports children dealing with a variety of behavioral and social-emotional problems. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Education and Training
University of Arizona PhD 2021
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Gisel Amaya-Filbeck, PhD's Expert Contributions
What helps with childhood anxiety?
Acknowledge that their anxiety or fear is real to them. Talk about the likelihood of whatever they are anxious about actually happening and possible outcomes. Teach breathing techniques or help them learn how to medicate during a stressful situation. Useful activity: You can put anxiety on the stand and talk about all the evidence that points to their current faulty thought at that time and all the evidence that contradicts it. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- National Certified School Psychologist
Internships
- Sunnyside Unified School District
Professional Society Memberships
- NASP
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