Rogelio Gonzalez, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow at OCD Institute | Texas. Rogelio works with children (8 years and up), teens, and adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, OCD and OC-related disorders, and mood disorders. Additionally, Rogelio is trained in Parent Management Training (PMT) to help families navigate and modify behavioral problems in children. Rogelio received his Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles and his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Houston. Rogelio completed his residential internship at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing brief interventions to youth with acute and chronic medical issues in both English and Spanish. 

Rogelio is passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with severe OCD/anxiety and are seeking to return to a life that is aligned with their goals and values. Rogelio enjoys the transformations that happen in a residential setting when patients are given the intensive support and individualized care that they deserve. Rogelio’s goal as a behavior therapist is to teach his patients that they have control over their own lives, foster fundamental understanding of their own treatment and recovery process, and guide patients towards a more flexible and fulfilling life even in the face of discomfort. Rogelio has authored a book chapter and several peer-reviewed articles focused on anxiety, depression, and sleep in children and has presented findings at regional and national conferences.