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Nelson RiveraLCSW

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Nice to meet you

I have experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and workplace stress. Choosing a therapist is a big step, and I’m honored you’re considering working with me. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, I’ll help you explore your goals, build new skills, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll work towards a stronger, more empowered version of ourselves. Let’s start this journey—you don’t have to do it alone.

About Nelson

Location

Virtual, Washington, DC

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Communication Style

Authentic, Calming, Empowering, Humorous, Mindful

Focus areas

Addiction, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Panic, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Immigrants, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Latine Community

Years of Experience

21+

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I have experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and workplace stress.

License number

#LC200002823

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

PhD - Industrial & Organizational Psychology, National University

Interests

I enjoy going to the gym, reading, and I love to travel.