Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with HIV/AIDS, substance use, and behavioral health. I have my Masters from New York University and I am currently a candidate for my PhD in Organizational Psychology. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, LGBTQA+, career challenges, and multiple chronic medical diagnoses. I also helped many people who have experienced varying forms of trauma in their childhood and how this childhood trauma may influence our adulthood.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and straightforward. I believe in treating all with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with an individual’s thoughts and how those thoughts can influence behaviors. I have worked with supporting people through their own ambivalence using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing (getting out of your own way). I am not into labels. I am adaptive and will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek support and redesign your own life. I applaud you for taking this step towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you so that you can redesign a world that is a better fit for you.
I look forward to working with you!
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Nelson Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, and broader behavioral health concerns. He earned his master’s degree from New York University and is currently a candidate for a PhD in Organizational Psychology.
Throughout his 20 years in practice he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, career stress, and multiple chronic medical diagnoses. He also has substantial experience helping individuals understand how childhood trauma can shape patterns in adulthood.
Nelson’s approach to counseling is warm, interactive, and straightforward. He treats each person with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, and focuses on how thoughts influence behavior. He frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients move past ambivalence and make meaningful changes.
Rather than relying on labels, Nelson adapts his dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. He encourages clients who are ready to redesign their lives, offering support and empowerment throughout the process. He practices in Washington, D.C. and holds social work licensure in both D.C. and Florida.
He looks forward to working with new clients and supporting them through change.
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