Dr. Maritza Rivera

Hello, and welcome!

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychologist in Texas and Puerto Rico with 17 years of clinical experience, providing evidence-based care tailored to each person’s unique needs, culture, values, and goals. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, caregiving challenges, life transitions, and the challenges that can accompany aging, drawing on seven years of experience working with older adults in nursing home settings. As an ordained Christian minister and missionary with over 44 years of ministry experience, I also offer a Christian-informed approach for clients who desire to integrate their faith and values into therapy. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where you can gain insight, rediscover your strengths, and find hope as you move toward meaningful growth.

My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and personalized. Together, we can work toward greater emotional wellbeing while developing practical strategies that fit your life, values, culture, and goals. I believe meaningful therapy begins with feeling heard and understood, and I will meet you with warmth, respect, and genuine curiosity. Whether you are working through a difficult transition, managing longstanding emotional concerns, navigating relationships, or simply feeling ready for something to change, our work will be shaped around what matters most to you.

Beginning therapy can feel both hopeful and vulnerable, and my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest about what you are experiencing. I recognize that you are the expert on your own story and experiences, and I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable sharing at your own pace.

I will take time to understand your concerns, your strengths, and the experiences that have brought you to therapy before identifying goals together. I will listen with openness and curiosity, seeking to understand your experience without making assumptions and work collaboratively with you so that therapy feels relevant to your life rather than like a one-size-fits-all process. For clients who wish to incorporate spirituality into their care, we can explore the role your faith and values may play in your healing in a way that feels respectful and meaningful to you. My hope is that our work together helps you better understand yourself, develop practical tools for navigating challenges, and reconnect with the strengths and sources of meaning that can support you moving forward.