Available
he/him
Nelson RiveraLCSW

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+
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.