Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
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2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02111
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Dr. Alex is a doctoral-level psychotherapist with a master's in psychology and a post-doctoral re-specialization in psychology, with an emphasis on health psychology, substance abuse, and addiction. Dr. Alex holds graduate-level specializations in conflict mediation and alternative dispute resolution, emphasizing couples and family mediation. Dr. Alex also completed the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Certifications Levels 1 and 2, which allows the process to integrate a holistic approach to couples' mediation and conflict resolution. Dr. Alex has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Dr. Alex serves individuals experiencing substance abuse and addiction, psychiatric disability, dual diagnosis, and Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) from a broad spectrum of populations and multicultural origins. Dr. Alex only serves clients of 21 years of age and above. He is fully bilingual, and services are provided in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alex only provides services via TeleHealth, using HIPAA-compliant video conference applications. He is also a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with Advanced Certification in specialties such as clinical pastoral counseling, domestic violence, crisis and abuse, marital and pre-marital counseling, therapeutic mediation, and conflict resolution.
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Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint
- WellSense Health Plan
- Out of Network
Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 17142 Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Dual Diagnosis
- Addiction
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (413) 307-3703
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (413) 307-3703
Location
Dr. Alex Rivera-Fernandez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC 1
Take the first step to help. Call now - (413) 307-3703