Allyssa Rivera, LCAT, NY | Psychotherapist

About Allyssa Rivera

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Somatic Therapy

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Therapy

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Dance/Movement Therapy

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Bisexual

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Allyssa Rivera

I provide a warm, embodied approach, inviting adults and adolescents to creatively explore their strengths and needs and address relationships, identity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions. I collaborate with clients to develop an environment that fosters curiosity, growth, and radical acceptance of all parts of the Self.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I offer an embodied presence and space for you to creatively sort through any areas in your life that need attention, processing, and balance. Meeting you where you are, we will honor, strengthen, and discover together the manners in which you feel most empowered to express your authenticity and embody optimal health in your mind-body connection. After our first session, wherein we will discuss your challenges and intentions for our work together, we will develop a breathable and fluid treatment plan with short and long-term goals that feel realistic, grounding, and exciting! Somatic practices and the creative process will always be at your disposal to create an integrative experience that supports greater wellness and vitality in body, mind, and spirit.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I provide talk therapy with the option of combining elements of dance/movement therapy (D/MT). Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement to support emotional, physical, social, and cognitive integration. Like all bodies, a D/MT session can take many forms depending on your needs, comforts, and treatment goals. We may simply bring attention to the body, to feelings, and to the sensations that arise when engaging in verbal processes in an effort to reveal the roots of unhealthy reactions, behaviors, and habits. If interested, we could use movement, improvisational dance, and embodied storytelling to give expression and bring light to patterns, beliefs, and past trauma hidden in the body and in the unconscious. In these creative processes of gathering information and wisdom from the body, we will explore conscious and embodied decision-making that serves your wellbeing. D/MT can also take the form of mindfulness practices, breathwork, stress, and anxiety-relieving techniques.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $175 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Play Therapy

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Play Therapy

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Allyssa Rivera, LCAT also offers online video visits for patients

Moving Souls Therapy

960 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Education and background

Practice names

Moving Souls Therapy

Education and training

Sarah Lawrence College, Master's in Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy

NPI number

1386235687

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Allyssa Rivera?

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Is Allyssa Rivera accepting new patients?

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Does Allyssa Rivera accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Allyssa Rivera online?

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What practice does Allyssa Rivera work with?

Allyssa Rivera works with Moving Souls Therapy.

Where is Allyssa Rivera's office located?

Allyssa Rivera has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and Brooklyn, view full addresses on Allyssa Rivera's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Allyssa Rivera?

Allyssa Rivera frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Allyssa Rivera on their profile.