Rosario Lopez-Rivera

Rosario Lopez-Rivera, LCSW, brings two decades of clinical practice to her work in New York. She centers cultural humility and ongoing reflection in each clinical encounter, approaching people with curiosity and respect for their identities, histories, and strengths. Her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish supports collaborative care for diverse communities.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Rosario also works with relationship and family matters such as blended family dynamics, communication problems, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and domestic violence. She recognizes how immigration, multicultural contexts, and intersecting identities shape emotional life.

Drawing on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing approaches, she emphasizes validation, empowerment, and partnership. Rosario supports exploration of gender identity and sexuality, body image, caregiver strain, and life transitions, while attending to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. Her practice aims to foster clarity, resilience, and practical skills within an affirming, culturally aware framework.