
Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT , CCTP
Verified by Psychology Today
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Let's Connect (240) 220-9161

I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
I'm trained in evidence based practices: Theraplay, TF-CBT(Trauma Informed-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Clinical Sandtray; Neuroscience/Mindfulness, Core Competences, Play based-CBT and Yoga/Meditation.
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Iraida Virginia Rivera
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 220-9161
Let's Connect (240) 220-9161

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor,
LPC,
LCPC,
RPT ,
CCTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701005196License state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 30 Years
- License: Maryland T793 / 2021
- Attended Hunter College New York, NY, Graduated 1993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler
,
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 220-9161

Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor,
LPC,
LCPC,
RPT ,
CCTP
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2023