At a glance
Best fit for: self-esteem and personal growth, anxiety, life transitions, behavior change, teens navigating social pressures, neurodivergence, and parenting or job stress.
Approaches: eclectic and holistic, CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Who Am I?
Hi! My name is Dana Rivera (she/her/hers). I’m a cisgender, white clinical therapist at Urban Wellness who works with clients 10 and up. I like to think of myself as a skill builder, insight facilitator, and personal guide through life’s transitions. Life is hard, there’s no easy way to put it. We all need support from time to time, and I hope to be a consistent support system for my clients throughout the journey that is therapy.
I specialize in working with:
- Teens navigating social pressures and stress
- Kids, teens, and adults working on self-esteem and personal growth
- Neurodivergence
- Parents and caregivers
- Anyone moving through a life transition
How I help
I’m a very eclectic therapist. The most important thing to me is tailoring therapy to each client, which might mean using different modalities and techniques that fit your life and your vibe. I tend to lean toward CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy, and I love building a foundation of core change through increased self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion, and self-love. I take a holistic outlook, looking at the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical parts of your well-being. I’m direct but down to earth.
What a session with me is like
Part of therapy is asking tough questions and looking at the things we’ve avoided out of fear. I’ll guide and support you, you’ll identify the changes you want to make, and we’ll work through them together. Sessions with me are like having coffee with a friend. Down to earth but we are not going to avoid talking about hard things. Part of therapy is asking tough questions and looking at the things we might have been avoiding. I’ll guide and support you, you will identify the changes you want to make, and together we will work towards that growth!
What I believe
I believe when any human being is ready to make changes in their lives, then it is exactly when change is meant to occur. I believe change is always possible. I believe therapy works best when you are ready to step into discomfort; remembering life can be tough and messy! I believe no one knows you better than you; in sessions you are the expert.
A little more about me
I am a mom of two girls – when I am not working I am exploring the world through their eyes! I love to travel. Being in nature is so grounding and I take every opportunity to ensure my cup is filled with these moments. Whether hiking, chasing the northern lights, searching for the moon every night – I work really hard to never lose my sense of wonder of this beautiful world!
A few common questions
Are you accepting new clients?
Not at this time.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes
What do you help with most?
Anxiety, self-esteem and personal growth, life transitions, and behavior change, for ages 10 and up.
What insurance do you take?
Yes
- AetnaBCBS HMO NorthshoreBCBS PPOCignaOptum/United
