Maria Rivera
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 & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
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 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
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| 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 FocusedModalities
Family IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25)Communities
NeurodiverseMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 7
- License(s): NY-102668
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Latina
- Gender(s): Cisgender