Raissa Rivera
Therapist
License: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Language: Spanish
Serving In: Illinois
Years of Experience: 08+ years
Specialties
- Grief Counseling
- Trauma Counseling
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Military Counseling
- Spiritual Counseling
- Postpartum Counseling
- Bilingual Counseling
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Counseling
- Psychoeducational Counseling
- Chronic Illness Counseling
- Anxiety Disorders — generalized anxiety, panic, school anxiety, social anxiety
- Depression — major depression, dysthymia, mood symptoms
- Trauma & PTSD — trauma‑related symptoms, stress responses
- Personality Disorders
- Perinatal Mental Health — pregnant/postpartum patients
Age Groups
- Adult 18+
About Me:
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to meet you where you are while helping you better understand yourself, develop practical tools, and create meaningful changes in your life.
I primarily work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and pregnancy and postpartum challenges. I also support military-connected individuals and families through the unique stressors and transitions that can come with military life.
My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. I incorporate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. When desired, spirituality or faith can also be integrated into the therapeutic process.
También ofrezco terapia en español. Creo en crear un espacio donde puedas sentirte escuchado/a y comprendido/a, sin juicios y respetando tu historia, cultura y valores. Juntos podemos trabajar en desarrollar herramientas, fortalecer tus recursos y avanzar hacia cambios significativos para ti.