What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Monica M. Rivera-Pina
Focus areas
Anxiety
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Biofeedback
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Eclectic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Monica M. Rivera-Pina
Hello Friend! Welcome to my practice, Pragmatic Solutions Therapy, PLLC!
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 20 years. I've worked in private practice and in the clinical hospital setting and now own my own thriving practice. I have passion, dedication and ethical standards I uphold with every client. My basic mantra in life is simple: Drop the baggage and take the value. Step out of the box and if you can't change the problem, then change the way you see it using a different perspective.
Everyone at one point or another in life may experience a host of unbearable stressors that may leave one feeling stressed or 'out of sorts'. We may even describe the feeling as 'lost in a web of frustration', with feelings such as anxious, fatigue, sadness as if our unique threshold is completely depleted.
Feeling anxious is normal. Feeling stressed is actually a sense of determination to gain back control with temporary tiredness. Anxiousness is innate in all of us. What's not healthy is when stressors cross the threshold to what feels comfortable, interrupts our daily habits/responsibilities to 'fix things' and ourself in solitude.
I’ll help you navigate the web of confusion to find empowerment.
My journey began as a young child whose home was a host of struggles and with the insight into what we all experience. Inspired by a helper, I became a psychotherapist, worked in clinical setting, garnered a vast amount of knowledge which helps me to specialize in various modalities of treatment. As a psychotherapist, I hold a high standard for myself and clients, which includes helping those dealing w/depression, grief, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, chronic health and other issues.
Together, we'll identify what's not working, find solutions you may use to form goals without rescripting your life. Respectfully, Monica Pina
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our first session, we will spend time, mainly, in getting to know each other.
I want you to feel our sessions are non-judgmental, and genuine, and above all, what you say in session remains confidential. There will be a few personal questions, but only what helps me, to help you. Those questions are part of the "intake session", solely to understand your worldview/family dynamic. Every session is built from empathy while each question I ask will always stem from respect for your identity and culture. My goal is to build a therapeutic, well-founded, professional, genuine and non-biased relationship with you so I can build a therapeutic plan to help you.
Some of my questions include your past, such as what your childhood was like, your job history, and your current friends/social group or romantic relationships, including those of your current family. I need a vivid picture of your worldview so I can do my utmost to help you reach your goals in therapy.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Texas, Brownsville, Master's in Professional Counseling
NPI number
1578802575
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What practice does Monica M. Rivera-Pina work with?
Monica M. Rivera-Pina works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Monica M. Rivera-Pina?
Monica M. Rivera-Pina frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Monica M. Rivera-Pina on their profile.
What languages does Monica M. Rivera-Pina speak?
Monica M. Rivera-Pina speaks English and Spanish.