At Rivia Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. We are a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journey with expertise and compassion. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Our diverse team ensures culturally competent care, and we prioritize accessibility by acceptin...
I specialize in working with college students and young adults, providing individual therapy in a collaborative partnership where we address your concerns and build strategies for growth and healing. Having served as a Staff Psychologist at University of Chicago Student Counseling Services, I developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges students face during this major life transition. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD. My listening sty...
Hi, I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience and passionate about helping young adults navigate their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other challenges like bipolar disorder or substance use, I'm here to support you in finding the care you need to feel more like yourself again. I understand that college life can be overwhelming. It’s a time filled with changes, new pressures, and sometimes unexpe...
I particularly have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, chronic pain due to injury or illness, relationship issues, life transitions, and work-related stressors. My approach to therapy is centered on the therapeutic relationship; I view therapy as a partnership between therapist and client, and I seek to establish a trusting and safe environment as a foundation. With your therapeutic goals in mind, we will work together to gain a better understanding of yourself, your exper...
I believe in taking an individualized approach and working collaboratively with you to help you on your journey. I would like to guide you in finding your own inner strength, gain insight into your struggles, and help you to develop new skills and tools to create a fulfilling future. I will be there to listen and understand exactly where you are, without judgment, and empower you to live life the way you’ve always wanted to live. You are courageous; together we will channel that courage and i...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7+ years of experience working with college-aged students, and adults in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is eclectic and is based on the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to address any issues you have and create goals and a treatment plan. I believe it is my responsibility as an LMHC to provide validation, empathy, and genuine support to every person that I take under my care. I will assist you on your journey of sel...
In my practice of psychotherapy, I have found that many patients are anchored to the difficult aspects of their pasts while frantically worrying about the future. I am a committed and engaged psychotherapist who empowers clients with supportive counseling that is tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of each individual. Using an integrative approach, I incorporate collaborative techniques with empathic listening to address your concerns. Taking an active and investigative role in explo...
I am passionate about treating individuals and helping them work toward optimal development. In facilitating treatment, I utilize a client-centered approach as well as strategies of prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist in developing effective coping skills and responses to the environment. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to form a new path toward healing. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’...
My work has centered around supporting adults with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationships. I believe you are the expert on your life and through this lens, our time together will focus on working collaboratively. Therapy can be challenging and requires vulnerability and courage, however, it leads to growth as a human being in this very complicated world. I work from a holistic perspective and view my clients through the lens of intersectional identities (family/ethnic...
I provide highly specialized, action-oriented, individualized psychological treatment based on your goals and challenges. I maintain a small caseload so I can provide the highest quality evidence-based treatment within the framework of a client-centered and recovery-oriented approach. I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and serious mental health challenges. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center withi...
I strongly believe in the power of therapy, whether you are struggling with your mental wellbeing, or are simply at one of those challenging, confusing, or stressful moments in life that we all experience. I provide therapy to individuals struggling with a broad range of concerns, and I specialize particularly in working with young adults. I invite my clients to use therapy as a safe and attuned space in which to share the thoughts and emotions that are most present for them, and then together w...
We offer compassionate, comprehensive care through psychotherapy, cognitive coaching, medication management, and neuropsychological services. Our goal is to help you better understand and address a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, learning differences, and other emotional or cognitive challenges. Using evidence-based evaluations, we examine how emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and personality factors impact daily life, helping you uncover the root causes of difficulties at home, ...
Whether you’re a student balancing academics with personal struggles, exploring your sexuality or gender identity, working through a major life change, or managing the weight of anxiety, depression, or relationship issues—I am here to support you. I specialize in working with college and graduate students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals facing relationship concerns, addiction, or difficulties with emotional regulation. I offer a compassionate and affirming space for you to...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are? College can bring pressure, big emotions, and questions that don’t have easy answers. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, identity exploration, or relationship stress, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. I'm queer and subculture affirming, with experience supporting clients in ENM and other nontraditional relationship structures. Together, we can work toward more clarity, confidence, and connection....
My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
Hi there! My name is James, and I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to helping you on your mental health journey. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just trying to navigate the stress of being human, I’m here to provide support in a way that feels both authentic and effective. I’ve spent years honing my skills, from working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to treating adolescents and adults in various clinical settings. Along the way, I've gain...
Hi, I’m Nina, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I’m here to help you find peace and balance in the midst of life’s challenges. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating ADHD, complex trauma, and the many struggles that come with both. My approach is all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgment or expectations. I know that life can feel overwhelming, and therapy can seem like a big step, but I’m here to walk with yo...
I have had experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient mental health units, psychiatric crisis teams, mobile teams, emergency room-based, and private practice. I believe you will get out of therapy what you put into therapy; therefore, therapeutic accountability and empowerment are a focus. I am direct in my approach while still being empathic. Our collaborative partnership will focus on getting to the root of the problem, meeting you where you are at but also challenging ...
Hi, I’m Arlana, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience in mental health care. I started my career in a state inpatient facility where I treated a wide range of psychiatric disorders. This experience gave me a deep understanding of how mental health treatment is not always a straight path—there are ups and downs, and patience is key. I’ve worked with patients through some of their hardest moments and watched them make progress, sometimes in unexpected ways. This has ...
I specialize in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting first-generation Americans and BIPOC individuals, with a focus on the South Asian community, to address issues like identity, acculturation, family dynamics, and the unique pressures that come with bridging cultures. As a licensed master social worker, I’ve worked with clients of all ages, from children to...