Dr. Javier Robledo Rivera (he/they) has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Albizu University of Puerto Rico. They are a queer, Boricua, Spanish and English-speaking Psychologist licensed in Puerto Rico and Ohio. Javier enjoys video games, spending time with partners, reading, anime, exploring nature, and being at the beach.
They hold training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and Gender, Kink and Polyamory Affirming Care. Javier's clinical interests are gender identity, racial trauma, mood instability, polyamory, kinks, relational concerns, and liberatory and decolonial practices. Some of their research interests include clinical supervision, liberation psychology, decolonizing mental health, gender affirming care, and training.
We believe in the power of working with you, not for you. Island Therapy Collective is committed to breaking down hierarchical structures often present in traditional therapy. We prioritize genuine collaboration, ensuring your lived experience is the guiding force in our work together. Embracing a liberation psychology lens, we acknowledge the inherent humanness of every individual and the societal forces that shape our lives. Our collective mission is to foster your personal growth and build resistance against oppressive systems.
