Dr. Najie R. Guerra is a clinical psychologist whose academic foundation began in the Philippines, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude, from Cebu Normal University. He subsequently achieved a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the University of San Carlos, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology with a Major in Clinical Psychology from Silliman University. Deeply dedicated to higher education, Dr. Guerra served as a Psychology Instructor across multiple universities in the Philippines from 2012 to 2022, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while advising thesis panels.

Parallel to his academic tenure, Dr. Guerra developed extensive clinical and forensic expertise. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as a Psychologist at the FARM Recovery Center, focusing on residential substance use rehabilitation. He later served as a Clinical Psychologist at the Argao Psychological Clinic from 2020 to 2022. Concurrently, Dr. Guerra established a robust background as an Independent Forensic Psychology Consultant, conducting over 100 forensic psychological evaluations—including Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) cases—and providing expert witness testimony for legal professionals.

Transitioning into expansive telehealth roles, Dr. Guerra provided comprehensive remote psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. He practiced as a Clinical Psychologist at Hope’s Psychological Center from 2021 to 2025, treating diverse populations for trauma, depression, and adjustment disorders. During this period, he also served as a Mental Health and Trauma Care Provider for Intellect from 2022 to 2023, and as a Mental Health Provider for Spring Health from 2022 to 2024, delivering evidence-based behavioral health support for occupational stress and burnout.

Currently based in Ontario, California, Dr. Guerra provides specialized rehabilitation psychology services. Operating as a Registered Psychological Associate, his clinical work encompasses the treatment of chronic pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and PTSD using cognitive rehabilitation interventions like CogSMART, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). He actively participates in Functional Restoration Program services for occupational injuries and conducts rigorous neurocognitive evaluations using measures such as the MoCA and MMPI. Dr. Guerra is licensed by the California Board of Psychology (License No. PSY 36822) and is multilingual, with fluency in English, Cebuano, Filipino/Tagalog, and Hiligaynon.