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.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I screen first to decipher what treatment option is best suited for each client
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
*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
About Melyssa Lopez
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Interpersonal
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.