Vanessa Rivera, OT

Vanessa Rivera, OT

Occupational Therapist
2831 Camino Del Rio S, Ste 213, San Diego, CA
"Vanessa earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. Before pursuing OT, she worked as an emergency veterinary technician and was accepted to veterinary school. Though her love for animals remains strong, her passion for helping children led her to a new path. Volunteering as the OT soccer lead for an adaptive sports program and in pediatric OT settings deepened her commitment to pediatric occupational therapy and inspired her career transition. She has over five years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, working in pediatric settings including early intervention, outpatient clinics, and telehealth. She is passionate about empowering children to reach their fullest potential and supporting families throughout their journey, using evidence-based, play-centered, and family-focused approaches. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vanessa values building strong, collaborative relationships with the families she serves. Outside of OT, she stays active in the animal rescue community, enjoys painting, and spending time in nature with her family. She and her mother recently hiked Mt. Whitney and have summited all the major peaks in Southern California together. "
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About Vanessa Rivera

"Vanessa earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. Before pursuing OT, she worked as an emergency veterinary technician and was accepted to veterinary school. Though her love for animals remains strong, her passion for helping children led her to a new path. Volunteering as the OT soccer lead for an adaptive sports program and in pediatric OT settings deepened her commitment to pediatric occupational therapy and inspired her career transition. She has over five years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, working in pediatric settings including early intervention, outpatient clinics, and telehealth. She is passionate about empowering children to reach their fullest potential and supporting families throughout their journey, using evidence-based, play-centered, and family-focused approaches. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vanessa values building strong, collaborative relationships with the families she serves. Outside of OT, she stays active in the animal rescue community, enjoys painting, and spending time in nature with her family. She and her mother recently hiked Mt. Whitney and have summited all the major peaks in Southern California together. "

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Fine Motor Skills Development
Occupational Therapy Consultation
Occupational Therapy Follow Up
Sensory Integration
Therapeutic Exercise
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Fine Motor Skills Development

Office location

Vanessa Rivera, OT also offers online video visits for patients
RL Therapy Group
2831 Camino Del Rio S, Ste 213, San Diego, CA 92108

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Education and training

  • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences - San Marcos, CA, Master's in Occupational Therapy

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1912678053

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Vanessa Rivera frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Occupational Therapy Consultation, and Therapeutic Exercise. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Rivera on their profile.

What languages does Vanessa Rivera speak?

Vanessa Rivera speaks English and Spanish.

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