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Maria Rivera

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Updated 35 days ago

I work with college students navigating life transitions, loss, and the question of who they are and what comes next, often carrying patterns, unspoken expectations, or a sense of self shaped by experiences they didn't choose. As a bilingual, native Spanish-speaking therapist, I understand how nuanced identity can be and how exhausting it is when that isn't fully seen or honored. My specialty is helping young adult clients reclaim a sense of self during stages of life where identity and agency are often overlooked. I believe in a body-first, present-focused approach to treat your symptoms, prioritizing stabilization while trusting that lasting change comes from a deeper understanding of our histories, relationships, internal worlds, and motivations.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Chronic Pain Emotional Regulation Life Transitions Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Maria Rivera is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours


Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Brainspotting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Executive Functions Coaching Internal Family Systems (IFS) Narrative Sand Play Somatic Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Family Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25)

Communities

Neurodiverse

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 7
  • License(s): NY-102668

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
  • Race(s): Latina
  • Gender(s): Cisgender