Meet Dr. Yesenia Almaguer – Your Guide Through Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
MD | General and Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction specialist | Certified Intervention Professional
Struggling to help a loved one battling addiction or mental health challenges? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.
Dr. Yesenia Almaguer is a psychiatrist, Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), and addiction specialist who has dedicated her career to guiding families through the toughest moments. She knows firsthand the fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion that come with watching someone you love suffer—and she’s here to provide a clear path forward. With a holistic, patient-centered approach, she integrates psychotherapy, medication management, and trauma-informed care to foster real transformation.
Armed with fellowship training in Addiction Psychiatry at UT Southwestern (TX), a residency training in Lincoln Medical Center -Weill Cornell Medicine (NYC), a medical degree from Ross University, Intervention training by pioneers in the field (Ed Stori and Patty Pike), and advanced negotiation skills from Harvard Law’s Program on Negotiation, Dr. Almaguer brings a unique blend of expertise, strategy, and compassion to every intervention. She believes in solutions—not just crisis management—and helps families take effective, lasting steps toward recovery. She specializes in guiding families through the intervention process with expertise, empathy, and a solutions-focused approach.
Beyond her clinical work, she’s the founder of WORST PATIENT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing mental health resources for medical professionals. Looking for guidance, hope, and a structured recovery plan? Dr. Almaguer is here to help by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and transformation can begin. Follow for expert insights, support, and resources to take the next step toward healing. #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #InterventionExpert
Credentials
- Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship – University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX (2024-2025)
- CIP, Pennsylvania Certification Board, 2022
- General Psychiatry Residency – Lincoln Medical Center -Weill Cornell Medicine, NY (2019-2023)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Ross University School of Medicine (2014-2019)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology – University of Texas Pan-American (2008-2012) LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensed Psychiatrist in New York & Florida
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist – MD Anderson’s Tobacco Treatment Training Program (2025)
- Family and Systemic Constellation by Luisa Muhr Healing Arts (2024)
- Negotiation and Leadership: The Program on Negotiation- Harvard Law School, MIT, and Tufts (2024)
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy – Training by Phil Wolfson & Bessel van der Kolk (2023)
- Traumatic Stress Studies – Trauma Research Foundation (2023)
- Motivational Interviewing – Columbia University (2023)
- STAIR Therapy – Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Trauma (2022)
- Trauma-Informed Care & Addictive Disorders (2022)
- Grief and Loss Certification (2022)
- Case Management Certification (2022)
- BLS / CPR / PALS / ALS Certified
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Intervention Style
Invitational, Johnson, Attachment, Case Management
Types of Interventions
Mental Health & Addiction Interventions
Professional Affiliations
- Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD)
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
- Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS)
- National Association for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (NAADAC)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
- American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Types of Interventions you are Trained to Perform:
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, Process Addictions When did you become a member of AIS?:
2022