Email: patricia.rivera@va.gov 
Degree / Specialization: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology / Geropsychology
Hospital / VA Affiliations: Birmingham VAMC
Administrative Title: Clinical Psychologist
Internship: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Post-Doctoral Residency / Fellowship: UAB Rehabilitation Psychology at Spain Rehab Center
Primary Role / Patient Populations: Primary Care Mental Health Clinic
Other Information: Expertise in family caregiver interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, palliative care/death and dying/grief, cultural diversity training. Volunteer: ATSAR, a K9 wilderness search and rescue team in Atlanta and with Birmingham area Delta affiliate Hand-In-Paw. Native Spanish speaker.