Araceli “Ari” Fuentes-Lopez, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Associate who is passionate about providing thoughtful, well-rounded psychiatric care to kids, teens, and adults. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Pittsburgh in December 2024, where she served as Class Diversity Chair and focused her training on behavioral health, pediatrics, and family medicine.

Ari has a special interest in working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a strong belief in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. She enjoys working closely with patients and their families to create care plans that are realistic, supportive, and empowering. Ari strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free space for all her patients.

She speaks English fluently and is conversational in Spanish.

Outside of the clinic, Ari enjoys taking walks with her puppy, spending quality time with friends and family, and discovering hidden food gems and new restaurants around Central Texas. She also loves getting out into nature whenever she can.