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HECTOR COLON-RIVERA, MD, FAPA

Private, judgment-free psychiatric care for men, athletes & families.

Virtual, bilingual care from a Yale-trained, board-certified psychiatrist.

Start with a free 15-minute consult, no pressure, no medical jargon, no judgment.

✓Yale-trained, Quintuple board-certified ✓English & Spanish ✓100% virtual

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You're not broken. You're dealing with a treatable condition. Let's address it.

Does any of this sound like you?

Men's health

Holding everyone else up while quietly running on empty. Anxiety, low mood, or anger you keep to yourself.

Athletes

Performance anxiety, burnout, or substance use threatening the thing you love. Pressure that never lets up.

Families & teens

A teen who's struggling, or a loved one fading into silence. You're carrying it often alone.

Behavioral addictions

Gaming, screens, exercise, sex, or spending feel out of control. Not a willpower failure, a treatable condition.

If you recognize yourself, you're in the right place. Book your free consult →

HOW ITS WORKS

Getting started takes about 15 minutes

01
Book your free consult

A relaxed 15-minute call to hear what's going on and see if we're the right fit. No commitment.

02
Build your plan together

A full evaluation, then a personalized plan, the right program, pacing, and support for you.

03
Heal on your terms

Ongoing virtual sessions in English or Spanish, around your schedule, with care that meets you where you are.

Behavioral Addictions & Co-Occurring Conditions

Compulsive Exercise

Exercise driven by anxiety or body image. Inability to rest despite injury or exhaustion.

Often co-occurs with:

Eating Disorders, Trauma, Perfectionism

These are not failures of willpower; they are treatable conditions. And they rarely occur in isolation.

Gaming, AI, Internet & Social Media Disorder

Compulsive technology use is interfering with daily life. Inability to reduce screen time.

Often co-occurs with:

Depression, ADHD, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem

Sexual Compulsivity

Loss of control over sexual thoughts or behaviors causing distress or impairment.

Often co-occurs with:

Trauma, Shame, ADHD

Other Behavioral Patterns

Smartphone addiction, binge-watching, food, spending, workaholism, & risk-taking behaviors.

Often co-occurs with:

Anxiety, Avoidance, Stress

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SPORT & PERFORMANCE PSYCHIATRY

Built for athletes, executives & the families behind them.

A board-certified sport and performance psychiatrist and member of the American Board of Sports and Performance Psychiatry, working with collegiate and professional athletes, executives managing ADHD and depression, and adolescent athletes.

We also guide parents navigating the pressures of youth sports.

THE IM FRAMEWORK

Five programs.

All virtual.

All bilingual.

Built around who you are, not a one-size diagnosis. Not sure which fits? Start with a free consult, and we'll guide you.

PRICING & INSURANCE

Clear from the start

No surprises. Here's exactly how care works depending on where you are and what you need.

Psychiatry — Pennsylvania

Insurance accepted

For patients in PA, we accept insurance for psychiatric care. We'll confirm your coverage before your first visit.

Psychiatry — Virginia

Private cash clinic

Our Virginia psychiatry practice is self-pay, giving you unhurried, fully private care. Superbills available on request.

Coaching — Nationwide & PR

Cash only

Performance coaching is offered nationwide, including in Puerto Rico, on a self-pay basis in English or Spanish.

Psychiatric care requires you to be located in a state where Dr. Colón-Rivera is licensed (PA & VA). Coaching is available everywhere. Not sure which applies to you? We'll sort it out on your free consult.

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Meet your psychiatrist | Founder of Intrinsic Me™

HA Colón-Rivera, MD, MBA, FAPA

I founded Intrinsic Me™ after years of seeing the same person walk through my door, the man who kept his family and job afloat while dismissing his own struggles as "just being tired," and the partner carrying someone else's pain alone.

They needed a provider who understood not just the clinical symptoms, but the pride that prevents asking for help. Our care is evidence-based and centered on the whole person, with never-rushed visits and no jargon.

Ready to reclaim your sense of self?

If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, the next step is a single, no-pressure conversation. Healing begins within.