Patty Rivera (CDA Certified)

Patty is a CDA-licensed Assistant Psychologist in Dubai with specialized training and extensive experience in psychological assessment and testing. She is also a Licensed Psychometrician in the Philippines, and a Certified Assistant Test User accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Patty has extensive experience evaluating a wide range of psychological disorders and is skilled in administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessments across all ages. Her clinical practice involves conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, integrating test results with behavioral observations, developmental history, and collateral information, and producing structured, evidence-based assessment reports that guide diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.

Patty is proficient in both digital and traditional paper-based testing and applies evidence-based practices with the highest ethical standards. She values collaboration and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure assessments are accurate, meaningful, and supportive of each individual’s care.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of the Philippines and is an active member of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. Patty is deeply committed to ongoing professional growth and to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological assessment in clinical settings.