Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

Belinda Rivas

LPC, 28 years of experience

Authentic
Warm

About me

My name is Belinda Rivas I am a Licensed Professional counselor who resides in Edinburg Texas. In addition to my specialty in mental health and wellness, I specialize in disability issues. I am a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling. I am a strong advocate and believe that with the rights supports, resources, and opportunities everyone can achieve a improved quality life and satisfaction.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During my first session I will complete an intake identifying strengths, barriers, problems or needs, etc.. and establishing goals and objectives.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe that what sets me apart is that I go above and beyond. I have a holistic view of my clients and in some cases offer ongoing supports.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have clinical strength in anger management, depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Depression

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use Solution-focused therapy (SFT) which is a goal-oriented, collaborative, and optimistic approach to psychotherapy that focuses on creating solutions to problems rather than analyzing the cause of the problem.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I also use CBT which places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions, and behavior.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 5, 2025

I loved that I wasn't judged or we weren't judged I can't wait to talk again

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Belinda