Heather RiveraClinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

About

My name is Heather and I specialize in treating trauma-based experiences to support clients through the impact of the past on their current lives. I work with older teens, adults and geriatric individuals who may be experiencing residual symptoms of trauma, such as but not limited to, anxiety, depression, mood swings, self-harm, memories of the past and racing thoughts. I prioritize building a trusting relationship with my clients to ensure comfortability in the therapeutic space to facilities the most effective processing of past experiences. Alongside processing, I utilize DBT, TF-CBT, relational and emotion-focused therapies. My primary background includes work with domestic violence survivors, families and children with DCF involvement, emergency department social work, and outpatient psychotherapy with teens and adults. Alongside my speciality as trauma clinician, I welcome clients who experience generalized anxiety, depression, and co-occurring symptoms that impact daily life.

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