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Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW

Johanna Berberena

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 405-2429
Let's Connect (475) 405-2429
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Navigating relationships and personal struggles can feel isolating and exhausting. Whether you're facing conflict with your partner, managing grief, or dealing with anxiety, it’s easy to feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You might be longing for deeper connection, emotional healing, or simply a better understanding of yourself and the people around you. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to help you find the clarity and tools to move forward.
I help couples and individuals work through relationship challenges like infidelity, conflict resolution, and intimacy concerns, as well as personal issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and family dynamics. My approach integrates evidence-based methods like CBT and motivational interviewing to tailor our work to your specific needs.
You deserve a space where you feel heard, accepted, and understood. We’ll create that environment together, working at your pace toward the emotional wellness and meaningful change you seek. Whether you're healing from past pain or looking to strengthen your relationships, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Reach out today!
Take the first step to help. Call or Johanna Berberena now - (475) 405-2429

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Rivia Mind

New Haven, CT 06519

(475) 405-2429

Rivia Mind

Waterbury, CT 06706

I offer telehealth therapy to individuals and couples in Connecticut. Evening and weekend appointments available!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Family Conflict 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (475) 405-2429
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Rivia Mind

New Haven, CT 06519

(475) 405-2429

Rivia Mind

Waterbury, CT 06706

I offer telehealth therapy to individuals and couples in Connecticut. Evening and weekend appointments available!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Family Conflict 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ESI Employee Assistance Group
  • First Health
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellfleet
  • Out of Network
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At Rivia Mind, we are in-network with most commercial insurance and student plans. If you don't have insurance, we offer low-fee psychotherapy and medication management with mental health nurse practitioner and psychotherapy students. This self-pay option is available for NY or FL patients.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429
"
At Rivia Mind, we are in-network with most commercial insurance and student plans. If you don't have insurance, we offer low-fee psychotherapy and medication management with mental health nurse practitioner and psychotherapy students. This self-pay option is available for NY or FL patients.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 2564 Johanna Berberena

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Hunter College School of Social Work, Master of Science in Social Work, Graduated 2010

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Connecticut / 2564
  • Certificate from Institute of Church of God Certificate on Theology Studies / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from Hunter College School of Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology / 2005
"
I am a Puerto Rican-New York-raised Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work in 2010 and quickly began providing sociotherapy services to children, adolescents, and family in foster care with dysfunctional relationships.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429
"
I am a Puerto Rican-New York-raised Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work in 2010 and quickly began providing sociotherapy services to children, adolescents, and family in foster care with dysfunctional relationships.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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I have experience working with clients on a range of issues and life experiences, including, but not limited to parent/child relationships, trauma, abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional), grief, depressive and anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429
"
I have experience working with clients on a range of issues and life experiences, including, but not limited to parent/child relationships, trauma, abuse (physical, sexual, and emotional), grief, depressive and anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Relational
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I utilize a wide variety of treatment modalities including, but not limited to motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy (CCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As a team, I will use the treatment modality best suited for you and your present challenges, considering your strengths as you are very important in the path to healing.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429
"
I utilize a wide variety of treatment modalities including, but not limited to motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy (CCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As a team, I will use the treatment modality best suited for you and your present challenges, considering your strengths as you are very important in the path to healing.
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
or call with questions - (475) 405-2429

Location

Primary Location

Rivia Mind

New Haven, CT 06519

(475) 405-2429

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Rivia Mind

Waterbury, CT 06706

(475) 405-2429

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer telehealth therapy to individuals and couples in Connecticut. Evening and weekend appointments available!
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (475) 405-2429
"
I offer telehealth therapy to individuals and couples in Connecticut. Evening and weekend appointments available!
Photo of Johanna Berberena, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Johanna Berberena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (475) 405-2429