Cristina Rivera, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Holyoke, MA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Experienced therapist helping individuals navigate Anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Offering therapy that honors your cultural identity and lived experiences
I specialize in working with individuals navigating early adulthood through midlife transitions who are feeling overwhelmed, have looping negative thoughts, low motivation, and low self-esteem. This is often due to work, relationship stress, family dynamics, or general life transitions. Often people are functioning daily but silently struggling with overthinking and a sense of disconnection. Working together, we can defeat the negative thoughts and you can begin to feel the heaviness dissipate.
Clients often tell me I’m easy to talk to, that they feel heard without judgment, and that I know when to gently push them. I understand the complexities of balancing cultural expectations with personal growth. I use a blend of CBT and a person-centered approach to assist you in reaching your goals.
License
License(s)
Education
Springfield College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $150Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Tufts
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Harvard Pilgrim
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Career
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Immigrants
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
- Some Spanish
Website and social media