As someone who has been through therapy, I have stumbled and been through the awkward, the difficult, and the messy with different therapists throughout my life. I understand firsthand that it can be difficult to be vulnerable, and I am here to provide a safe and brave space to embrace and welcome all my clients, meet them where they are at in their mental health goal journey, and assist in becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable.

So, welcome! My name is Valerie. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, struggling with self-esteem issues, phobias, motherhood, and parenting difficulties using a person-centered approach with DBT and CBT skills, as well as creative arts if you're up for it! I have worked with a broad age range and have developed 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. I invite all individuals who have felt alone, lost, or afraid to take that step in their mental health journey. I also speak Spanish and would love to work with any clients who would like therapy in Spanish!  Let’s do this together!

SPECIALTIES: ANXIETY & DEPRESSION, ADHD, PARENTHOOD, POC MENTAL HEALTH, PERI/POSTPARTUM, TRAUMA

Valerie Rivera, MS, NCC

She/Her.       Can conduct sessions in Spanish!