LCSW, 9 years of experience
My name is Melyssa Rivera-Lopez; a Forensic Licensed Clinician who graduated with high honors from Barry University. I have 9+ years of experience working as a clinician. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment options, assessments, diagnosis, recommendations pertaining to mental health status, and serving as an expert witness. Other functions include policy and program development, mediation, advocacy, and behavioral science research.
I screen first to decipher what treatment option is best suited for each client
*A genuine Interest in others *The ability to Listen on multiple levels *Being authentic *Empathetic *Great active listening skills *Strong communication skills *Sense of humor
I specialize in evidence based therapy approaches that treats Trauma, Childhood/ Adult PTSD, Anxiety, Loss, Behavior Issues, Phobias, Rage, Grief, Substance Abuse, First Responder, Heartbreak, Destructive Behaviors, Night Terrors, Sexual Trauma, Church or Spiritual Abuse, Chronic Pain, and Inhibition
I implement different therapeutic approaches; intertwining techniques. I typically use these evidence base practices during my sessions: Rapid Resolution Therapy, Exposure Theray, Post Traumatic Growth, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.