Dr. Irma Rivera

I’m Dr. Irma S. Rivera, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I earned my Doctorate in Psychology from Carlos Albizu University and am licensed in both Florida and Puerto Rico.

Throughout my career, I have worked in hospital, community, academic, addiction-recovery, and private-practice settings. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, caregiver stress, parenting and family concerns, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. I also have extensive experience supporting children with developmental and learning needs, as well as individuals and families navigating serious medical diagnoses and treatment.

My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in meeting you with empathy and respect. I understand that our emotional well-being is often shaped by our relationships, family experiences, culture, health, and the different transitions we face throughout life. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel understood while working toward meaningful and lasting change.

I provide virtual therapy in both English and Spanish and am especially passionate about making culturally responsive care more accessible to Spanish-speaking clients and families.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we will explore the experiences, relationships, cultural influences, and life circumstances that may be affecting your emotional well-being.

I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. My work focuses on helping clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, navigate difficult transitions, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic or serious illness, caregiver stress, parenting concerns, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

Whether you are seeking support during a difficult season or hoping to better understand long-standing patterns, we will work together at a pace that feels supportive and manageable for you.

During our first session, you can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can begin sharing your story at a pace that feels comfortable. I will take time to understand what brings you to therapy, the experiences and relationships that have shaped you, and what you hope will feel different in your life.

Together, we will identify your needs, strengths, and initial goals for therapy. These goals may include finding relief from emotional distress, developing healthier coping skills, improving relationships, navigating a transition or loss, or gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns. You do not need to have everything figured out before we meet. Our first session is simply an opportunity for us to connect, clarify what support would be most helpful, and begin creating a path forward together.