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Melinda Rivera, LMFT

Melinda Rivera, LMFT

Psychotherapist
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Hi there, I'm Melinda! I want to know the real you, the parts that make you feel appreciated and worthwhile, as well as the parts that trouble you and hold you back. The symptoms that trouble you are clues pointing toward honoring your true self. I want to see you thrive in the best possible way. I am well equipped to guide you on that path. My focus I am very interested in clients that are willing to truly work on what is bothering them. I respect the fact that my clients would like to experience relief as soon as possible, with lasting effects. My favorite clients come to regard therapy as an adventure. My favorite modalities are EMDR and ART (accelerated resolution therapy). My approach I am a very practical and direct therapist who is interested in my client's healing. My goal is to create success, not dependence. I am simply a well educated guide, but my client is the one that is doing the hard work of healing. I will frequently check in with my client to make sure they are not overloaded and understand all of our steps clearly. My communication style My greatest hope is to make my client feel at ease with the process of therapy, even with the tougher stuff. I have been told I am very relatable and practical. My words are often delivered with humor and in a lighthearted way. My goal is to foster trust and safety in everything I say and do. I want to celebrate my clients' progress with them. My journey to mental healthcare I wanted to function better myself and learn better to take care of other people. I have suffered from a few different symptoms/problems myself such as: depression, anxiety, and PTSD, among others. The experience of therapy helped me to start feeling better and understand that I was neither broken nor alone. I truly enjoy bringing hope to others. My goals for you Everyone works, learns, and grows at their own pace. There is no single right way to address mental health issues.
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About Melinda Rivera

Focus areas

Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Stress Management
Coping Mechanism Development
Life Transition
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melinda Rivera

Hi there, I'm Melinda! I want to know the real you, the parts that make you feel appreciated and worthwhile, as well as the parts that trouble you and hold you back. The symptoms that trouble you are clues pointing toward honoring your true self. I want to see you thrive in the best possible way. I am well equipped to guide you on that path. My focus I am very interested in clients that are willing to truly work on what is bothering them. I respect the fact that my clients would like to experience relief as soon as possible, with lasting effects. My favorite clients come to regard therapy as an adventure. My favorite modalities are EMDR and ART (accelerated resolution therapy). My approach I am a very practical and direct therapist who is interested in my client's healing. My goal is to create success, not dependence. I am simply a well educated guide, but my client is the one that is doing the hard work of healing. I will frequently check in with my client to make sure they are not overloaded and understand all of our steps clearly. My communication style My greatest hope is to make my client feel at ease with the process of therapy, even with the tougher stuff. I have been told I am very relatable and practical. My words are often delivered with humor and in a lighthearted way. My goal is to foster trust and safety in everything I say and do. I want to celebrate my clients' progress with them. My journey to mental healthcare I wanted to function better myself and learn better to take care of other people. I have suffered from a few different symptoms/problems myself such as: depression, anxiety, and PTSD, among others. The experience of therapy helped me to start feeling better and understand that I was neither broken nor alone. I truly enjoy bringing hope to others. My goals for you Everyone works, learns, and grows at their own pace. There is no single right way to address mental health issues.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Cameron University, Master's in Behavioral Science

NPI number

1659823862

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Melinda Rivera frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melinda Rivera on their profile.

What languages does Melinda Rivera speak?

Melinda Rivera speaks English.

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