Alyssa Valdez (pronounced uh-lee-suh) is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP-BC) in the state of Texas. She is licensed to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses, psychotropic medication management, and psychotherapy. Alyssa focuses on in-depth mental health assessments, integrative psychiatric consults and treatment, and prescribing medication as necessary.

Alyssa received her education from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she graduated cum laude with her Master’s of Science in Nursing. She gained a strong foundation of knowledge throughout her nine years of psychiatric nursing experience in both residential and acute inpatient settings, where she managed the care of patients with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorders. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed working collaboratively with families, therapists, clinicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care for her patients. 

Alyssa is dedicated to providing comprehensive care, ongoing support, and education to her patients. She strives to establish strong therapeutic relationships centered around empathy, thoughtfulness, transparency, collaboration, and the pursuit of patient goals. Alyssa works with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans to help them navigate their mental health journeys.

Alyssa believes in a patient-centered, integrative, and holistic approach to create a therapeutic and safe environment for her patients. With a dedication to evidence-based practice, she is an active member of the Psychiatric Advanced Practices Nurses of Austin (PAPNA) to stay connected with her professional community and continuously expand her knowledge.

Outside of her work, Alyssa enjoys attending live music events and everything else that Austin has to offer. She has a passion for experiencing different cultures around the world through travel, and she cherishes moments with her friends and family. Alyssa shares her home with her loyal 33-year-old Amazon parrot, Sinbad, and her Siberian cat, Elote, named after her favorite food. 

During residency, Dr. Cho dedicated significant time to the study and practice of psychotherapy through the program’s specialized psychotherapy track. He received focused training in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. He then completed a fellowship in consultation-liaison psychiatry, further developing a nuanced appreciation for the biological and psychological influences that shape our experiences.

Dr. Cho is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has been a Public Psychiatry Fellow with the American Psychiatric Association and previously served on the board of the Austin Psychoanalytic Society. He holds affiliate faculty appointments with both UT Dell Medical School and Texas A&M College of Medicine, providing clinical teaching to psychiatry residents and medical students.