Brandon Velez Rios
I am passionate about working with young adults who are trying to better understand themselves. My areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Identity development with a special emphasis on Gender and Sexual Orientation, Hispanic clients, TGNC people, and people living with HIV.
My therapeutic approach will vary depending on who I'm working with. I will walk you through the process of therapy, as often times it can be seen as intimidating and scary. I tend to work from a collaborative approach where your strengths are recognized, and we try to build upon that foundation.
My goal is to understand the lens through which you see the world and share with you how it may or may not be helping you in this moment, while also providing techniques you may incorporate into your repertoire of skills.
I bring forth my most authentic self by showing my geekiness and by adding some comedy when appropriate so that you may feel comfortable. My hope is that you feel confident in being unapologetically you in session, and that we may also talk about the things you are passionate about.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain Gender Identity Sexual Orientation StressInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Brandon Velez Rios is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO UMRNPI Number
1780178418Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $180 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | -- |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Feminist Integrative Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Prolonged Exposure Therapy Strength-BasedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Supervisor(s): Corina Morgan
- Supervisor License(s): IL-071.010306
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Latino, Latinx
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Man
- Sexual Orientation(s): Asexual, Gay, Queer
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist