Nicole Rivera, LMSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Nicole Rivera

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Rivera

For more than twenty-five years, my full-time job was being a wife and mother to five children. During those years I became the person everyone came to when life got hard. I was advocating for family members, navigating complex medical systems for my autistic son, supporting people through crises, and making sure everyone else was okay. I didn't have a name for what I was doing back then. I was just showing up for the people I loved. I'm Nicole, and the turning point came when my teenage daughter began struggling with her mental health. I was her mom, the person who was supposed to know what to do, and I was completely unequipped. I realized how much families need professionals who don't just understand diagnoses but who know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the office as a scared parent wondering if they're doing enough. That experience gave me the courage to return to school in my forties after being away for nearly twenty-five years. Three years later I'm a licensed social worker, and every difficult thing I went through to get here informs how I practice. My lived experience doesn't replace my clinical training, but it runs alongside it in a way that clients can feel. I know what it's like to reinvent yourself and discover that healing doesn't have an expiration date.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I want you to bring your whole self into the room with all the messy parts and the parts you're still trying to understand. People in my life have told me I have a way of recognizing what someone needs even when they aren't quite sure how to express it themselves. I don't want to be the person who tells you how to live your life. I want to help you understand yourself well enough to make choices that feel authentic to you.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I'm drawn to working with women because I know how often they're expected to carry everyone else's emotional weight while neglecting their own. I specialize in ACEs, trauma, anxiety, maternal and women's mental health, grief, parenting, life transitions, and supporting caregivers. I work with adults 25 and up, individually, as couples, and with families. I'm also comfortable working with neurodivergent adults and families because I've navigated those systems personally and professionally.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Nicole Rivera, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients

Meghan Jackson Miller Psychological Services

2024 Williamsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10461

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Education and background

Practice names

Meghan Jackson Miller Psychological Services

Education and training

Silver School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962325175

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Nicole Rivera?

Generally, Nicole Rivera has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Nicole Rivera's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Nicole Rivera accepting new patients?

Nicole Rivera generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Nicole Rivera's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Nicole Rivera accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Nicole Rivera online?

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What practice does Nicole Rivera work with?

Nicole Rivera works with Meghan Jackson Miller Psychological Services.

Where is Nicole Rivera's office located?

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

What are common reasons for patients to see Nicole Rivera?

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