Melinda Rivera

My communication style

My greatest hope is to make my client feel at ease with the process of therapy, even with the tougher stuff. I have been told I am very relatable and practical. My words are often delivered with humor and in a lighthearted way. My goal is to foster trust and safety in everything I say and do. I want to celebrate my clients' progress with them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I wanted to function better myself and learn better to take care of other people. I have suffered from a few different symptoms/problems myself such as: depression, anxiety, and PTSD, among others. The experience of therapy helped me to start feeling better and understand that I was neither broken nor alone. I truly enjoy bringing hope to others.

My goals for you

Everyone works, learns, and grows at their own pace. There is no single right way to address mental health issues. We each have the potential to learn and accept much more than what we initially believed we could handle. We will have opportunities to rack up wins and build confidence in our process as it unfolds. I will help you to heal yourself.

Our first session

I will also be asking about comfort levels with different treatment modalities as I go on. I believe in educating each client about what I am doing before we begin therapy. I will make that process feel as natural and organic as possible.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Agnostic, Christian, Interfaith, Non-denominational, Pagan, Spiritual