Valerie Rivera, LPC

As someone who has been through therapy, I understand firsthand that it can be difficult to be vulnerable, and I am here to provide a safe and brave space. No two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address them with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you’ve always wanted.

So, welcome! I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem and ADHD using a person-centered approach. I also pull from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to give you tools to make real change.

I work with a broad age range, from young kids all the way to older clients. I am especially passionate about working with parents. For many of us, parenthood represents a profound change not only in our daily life but also in the ways that we see the world and understand ourselves. As a result, it can bring up past traumas, anxieties, and fears. Parenting in this day and age is no joke and I love being able to assist parents in developing stronger relationships with their kids, reducing stress, and regulating their emotions. I also love working with teens and pre-teens, and helping through all the tumultuous emotions and life changes that happen during this time. I have a passion for establishing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is very important to me to create a judgment-free zone that my clients feel safe and comfortable in. I also speak Spanish and would love to work with any clients who would like therapy in Spanish! Let’s do this together!