Yesenia Rivera
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children from various backgrounds in community mental health clinics and private practices. I understand that having the courage to seek help can be challenging. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe therapeutic relationship. I am here to support you by applying my knowledge and expertise to help you identify the core of your difficulties and effectively cope with your challenges. I use evidence-based tools that empower you to improve your overall functioning.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children from various backgrounds in community mental health clinics and private practices.
First session
In our first session, we learn about each other and our expectations. I will review your history and current life challenges. We will aim for a deeper understanding and the core of what you would like to transform.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a provider is helping individuals, couples, children, and adolescents explore and increase understanding of their difficulties treating anxiety, depression, and/or trauma exploring coping strategies to address issues holding back personal and family progress and growth.
Ideal clients
I love working with adults who are motivated to improve their relationships with themselves and others. They often feel anxious, depressed, and irritable with challenges with their families and work.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
It’s a wonderful method to increase understanding of how to appropriately cope with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and family conflicts among other dysregulation.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT incorporates multiple coping skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, relaxation, communication, and conflict resolution strategies. It helps to improve relationships with self and others.
Location
Virtual sessions