Tiara Liquido
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Hawaiʻi (PSY-1939) with extensive experience providing psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation across private practice, correctional, early intervention, and community-based settings. Specializes in work with adolescents and adults, including LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and clients navigating mood, anxiety, identity, and substance-related concerns. Provides somatic and trauma-informed treatment and conducts gender-affirming care evaluations and letters. Brings a culturally responsive, relational approach to treatment, with a strong background in multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Xplor Counseling
Oʻahu, HI
01.2022 - Current
- Provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, adjustment concerns, body image issues, and identity-related stressors, including LGBTQ+ concerns, utilizing somatic and trauma-informed treatment approaches.
- Integrates evidence-based and relational approaches tailored to client goals and cultural context.
- Collaborates with group practice clinicians and referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Provides clinical supervision and consultation to pre-licensed clinicians within the group practice.
- Conducts gender-affirming care evaluations and provides letters in accordance with professional standards of care.
Clinical Psychologist
Hawaiʻi Department of Health - Early Intervention Section
Honolulu, HI
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided psychological evaluation and intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays and special needs.
- Conducted psychodiagnostic assessments and delivered feedback to families.
- Offered parent coaching and psychoeducation to support developmental progress and family goals.
- Provided education to families and programs regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including behavioral specialists, educators, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, and physicians.
Clinical Psychologist
Women's Community Correctional Center
Kailua, HI
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy to incarcerated adults with a wide range of mental health presentations, including serious mental illness, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Conducted crisis interventions, suicide risk assessments, and safety evaluations.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups for individuals with persistent mental illness and borderline intellectual functioning.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary correctional and medical staff and coordinated care with community resources.
- Delivered trainings to staff and participated in regular individual and group supervision.
Pre-Doctoral Internship
Family Strengthening Center, Family Programs Hawaiʻi
Honolulu, HI
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments for adults and children involved in the Family Court system, including integrated written reports with diagnostic impressions and recommendations.
- Provided individual therapy to children and adults involved with Child Welfare Services presenting with trauma, substance use, and complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Facilitated group therapy for children in receiving homes.
- Provided Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with high-risk families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, substance use counselors, and medical providers.
Practicum Trainee
University of California, Berkeley - Counseling and Psychological Services
Berkeley, CA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided individual psychotherapy and workshops to a diverse university student population.
- Conducted intake assessments, treatment planning, and brief interventions addressing academic, emotional, and identity-related concerns.
Practicum Trainee
Pacific Center for Human Growth
Berkeley, CA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided individual psychotherapy to low-income, multicultural LGBTQ+ adults.
- Treated clients with PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, and substance use disorders.
Practicum Trainee
Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
Berkeley, CA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided CBT-oriented psychotherapy to adults presenting with complex mood, anxiety, personality, and eating disorder concerns.
Practicum Trainee
Wright Recovery Services
Berkeley, CA
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided individual and group therapy for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders, including formerly incarcerated individuals.
Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology
The Wright Institute
Berkeley, CA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05.2013
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Gender-affirming evaluations
- Cultural competency
- LGBTQ
- Eating disorder treatment
- Adolscent psychology
- Mood disorders
- Somatic therapy
Affiliations
Stanford Medicine Hawaiʻi Gender ECHO Program, participant; listed provider in Hawaiʻi directory
License
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Hawaiʻi, PSY-1939
Selected Professional Contributions
- Presenter, Gender Journeys Day Conference, Hawaiʻi, 2025
- Kapwa Kollective, Decolonization Didactic and Workshops
- Panels and presentations on Filipino American psychology, colonial mentality, and cultural identity
Areas Of Clinical Focus
- Trauma and complex trauma
- LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Body image and eating-related concerns
- Identity development and cultural stress
- Parenting support and early childhood development
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Xplor Counseling
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Hawaiʻi Department of Health - Early Intervention Section
01.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Psychologist
Women's Community Correctional Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
Pre-Doctoral Internship
Family Strengthening Center, Family Programs Hawaiʻi
08.2018 - 08.2019
Practicum Trainee
University of California, Berkeley - Counseling and Psychological Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Practicum Trainee
Pacific Center for Human Growth
09.2016 - 08.2017
Practicum Trainee
Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
08.2014 - 06.2015
Practicum Trainee
Wright Recovery Services
09.2013 - 06.2014
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology
The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College