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Maria Rivera

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 3 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

First session $140
Ongoing sessions $100
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

Monday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday --
Wednesday --
Thursday --
Friday --
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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