Janely Rivas

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy before, I’m glad you’re here! My hope is to create a safe, encouraging and oftentimes silly and sarcastic environment to partner with you in the next step of your story. I’m a licensed certified social worker – clinical and a psychotherapist. My time working as a psychotherapist in schools and the surrounding community has led me to become passionate in addressing and advocating for a person’s needs and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults to address a wide variety of concerns including trauma, life transitions, anxiety and depression.

My background working with diverse populations including the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities has allowed me to see the importance in affirming one’s individual identity. I am currently working towards training for Somatic Experiencing. My therapeutic approach centers around the idea that everyone deserves to feel empowered and heard. anely attended the University of MD, Baltimore for her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. She is passionate to grow and develop her clinical skills through continuing education. Most recently, she completed the Somatic Experiencing Beginning II, which focuses on the body’s response to trauma.

My clients leave each session feeling heard and seen. I want people to feel accepted and welcomed.