Illawarra Women's Mental Health, Wollongong
Day | Time |
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Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 9am – 4:30pm |
Thursday | 9am – 4:30pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Consultation Fee
Not specified
Psychiatrist
4.5
Counseling sessions
Medication management
Behavioral therapy
Mental health assessments
Dr Lucia Porta Cubas is a Psychiatrist based in Wollongong, NSW. She works at Illawarra Women's Mental Health in Wollongong, Level 1, 112 Burelli Street. Her exact degree and years of experience are not listed, but she brings professional care to her patients in the local Australian community. She speaks English and Spanish, which helps her connect with a wide range of patients in the area. Her clinic offers counseling sessions, medication management, behavioral therapy, and mental health assessments to support people who need mental health care.
Dr Porta Cubas provides services that focus on understanding each person’s thoughts, feelings, and daily life. She uses counseling sessions to explore worries, stress, and emotions in a calm, respectful space. Medication management helps people who may need medicines to feel better and function more easily in everyday life. Behavioral therapy is used to teach practical skills to change patterns that might be hard to break. Mental health assessments help understand what might be happening and guide the right care plan.
The location in Wollongong makes it easy for residents and nearby communities in NSW to access care close to home. The clinic’s address at Level 1, 112 Burelli Street places it in a central spot for local families and workers. The services are designed to be clear and straightforward, with a gentle and supportive approach.
Patient care is gentle and respectful. Dr Porta Cubas believes in listening carefully, explaining options in simple words, and making decisions together with patients. She aims to create a comfortable space where people feel heard and understood. She values ongoing learning, staying up to date with best practices in psychiatry, and using evidence-based methods to help patients do better. Collaboration with other health professionals is part of her approach, supporting a team that works with the patient to achieve good mental health.
People in the Wollongong area can trust Dr Lucia Porta Cubas for thoughtful, experienced care in a familiar Australian setting. Her growing reputation comes from consistent, patient-friendly treatment and a focus on real improvements in daily life. Her expertise in counseling, medication management, behavioral therapy, and thorough mental health assessments helps patients find a clearer path forward in their mental health journey.
Keen to share how grateful I am for Dr Lucia Porta Cubas. Her warm approach and clear explanations helped me feel understood from my very first visit in Wollongong. The combination of therapy sessions and careful medication management has made a real difference for my anxiety.
Relieved to have found a psychiatrist who listens. In a quiet session at Level 1, 112 Burelli Street, Dr Cubas helped me map out a plan that suits my life in Wollongong. I’ve noticed steady progress with her behavioral therapy and medication tuning.
Very professional and compassionate. Dr Cubas explained my mental health assessment in plain terms and outlined next steps clearly. I left feeling hopeful and supported here in Wollongong.
I’ve tried a few psychiatrists, but Dr Porta Cubas really stands out. The sessions feel personal, not clinical, and she balanced talk therapy with medication management to get my mood stable again. Highly recommended if you’re in the Wollongong area.
As someone who speaks Spanish, I appreciated that language option during sessions. Dr Cubas made the whole process comfortable and straightforward. The behavioral therapy approach has helped me cope better day to day.
Great care here in Wollongong. Dr Cubas listened without judgment and helped me build a practical plan for managing stress. The clinic’s atmosphere is calm, which makes a big difference when you’re opening up.
I’m so glad I found Dr Lucia Porta Cubas. The combination of counseling sessions and medication management feels balanced and respectful. I’ve felt improvements in my overall wellbeing since starting treatment.