Anastasia Rivera

Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself? I'm Anastasia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults through their mental health journeys. I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as depression, social anxiety, and the impact of trauma. Many of my clients also seek support for navigating relationship issues, coping with anger, processing grief and loss, and adapting to major life changes. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focusing on your unique strengths. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, we will work together to build the skills you need to regain control and feel like yourself again. As a married and practicing Christian, I have a deep and personal understanding of the dynamics that shape both marital and family relationships. My faith and my own experiences allow me to approach these challenges with a unique blend of empathy and insight. I have the expertise to help you navigate marital and family challenges with your personal goals and spiritual values in mind. Please note: I do not provide letters for service animals or special accommodations.

Together we will explore a modality that works for you. I have extensive training on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which will educate you on intrusive , distorted thinking and how to handle this better. Strengths Based Therapy will take the skills and strengths you have and teach you to use them to overcome mental illness. I am also well trained in Trauma Focused Therapy and how this may affect you. I will conduct a trauma assessment to explore this option. Psychoeducational therapy is helpful to learn about mental illness and have a more structured approach with weekly tasks (homework) etc. I believe there is no “one size fits all” in therapy so we will take our time together and explore a method that makes you feel comfortable.

During your first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and understanding what brought you to therapy. We will also begin discussing and setting goals for our work together.