Dr. Elmer Valverde has 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from the University of Costa Rica, where he earned his Medical Degree (2006) and completed his Specialty in Psychiatry (2013). Dr. Valverde provides care in English and Spanish.

His professional background is enriched by multiple postgraduate programs and international certifications, including:

  •  Doctorate in Public Health (Atlantic International University, USA)
  •  Master’s in Sleep, Physiology, and Medicine (University of Murcia, Spain)
  •  Master’s in Psychopharmacology (Neuroscience Educational Institute, USA)
  •  Specialist in EMDR Therapy (EMDR Institute / EMDR Iberoamérica / CREA EMDR)
  •  Master’s degrees in Strategic Brief Therapy from (Terapia Breve Estratégica Costa Rica)
  •  Master’s degree in PARCUVE Method (Parcuve Centro América)
  •  Training in Digital Health and Health Management
  •  He is currently doing an Specialty in Couples Therapy from Strategic Brief Therapy

Psychiatry Services – Costa Rica

A more humanistic approach where Psychiatry integrates Psychotherapy.

Dr. Valverde combines science, innovation, and a deep human approach in every session. He specializes in trauma and is one of the few psychiatrists in Latin America trained in EMDR Therapy, offering a comprehensive clinical approach—from advanced psychotherapy to pharmacological treatment—tailored to each person’s needs.

Patients may choose whether they require solely a pharmacological approach or an integrated psychotherapeutic process. Therefore, two service modalities are offered:

  •  60-minute sessions for medication and therapeutic assessment.
  •  30-minute medication-management sessions.

Diagnostic Evaluations:

  •  Certified in Autism Assessment (ADOS)
  •  Forensic and expert evaluations.

Modalities of Care:

  •  Virtual: Accessible anywhere with the same professional quality and digital prescription.
  •  In-person: San Rafael, Escazú, San José and Quepos, Puntarenas.

Networks and Partnerships:

  •  Provider in Medicine Mixta (CCSS) – Costa Rica’s mixed public-private health model.
  •  Affiliated with the MediSmart network.







 

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