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Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
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Karina D. Rivera

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C (she, her)

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Phoenix, AZ 85006
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You may be successful, driven, and capable in many areas of your life, yet find yourself repeating relationship patterns you know are hurting you. Maybe you overthink, struggle to set boundaries, choose emotionally unavailable partners, or find yourself taking care of everyone else while quietly feeling disconnected from yourself. For men, this may also show up through difficulties with intimacy, relationships, or sexual behaviors that have begun to feel out of control or are affecting the life you want.
I specialize in childhood and relational trauma using inner-child, attachment-based, and experiential approaches. Together, we explore the patterns beneath what you're experiencing today, including shame, boundaries, relationships, and emotional regulation. I am also a CSAT trained in problematic sexual behaviors.
I work well with clients who are ready to look beyond coping skills and understand why certain patterns keep showing up. We may explore attachment, family-of-origin experiences, relationship dynamics, shame, boundaries, or protective behaviors. I balance compassion with directness and believe meaningful therapy includes both support and accountability.
Call or Karina D. Rivera now for a free 15 minute consultation - (480) 660-9827

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Phoenix, AZ 85006

(480) 660-9827
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I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Codependency and Relationship Issues 
$130 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (480) 660-9827
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Phoenix, AZ 85006

(480) 660-9827
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Codependency and Relationship Issues 
$130 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I do not accept insurance. Cash pay only.
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Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827
"
I do not accept insurance. Cash pay only.
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / 24224 Karina D. Rivera

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery ART / 2024
  • Certificate from Meadows Behavioral Health Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) / 2023
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I am a Meadows trained therapist with an emphasis on trauma-focused interventions and modalities.
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Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827
"
I am a Meadows trained therapist with an emphasis on trauma-focused interventions and modalities.
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Codependency
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Infidelity
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients that want to try to better understand the root of their issues. As a clinician, I like to begin with providing psychoeducation to my clients to help them understand what is going on internally. My goal is to build a safe space and help with tools to provide security prior to jumping into the hard work of trauma.
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827
"
I work with clients that want to try to better understand the root of their issues. As a clinician, I like to begin with providing psychoeducation to my clients to help them understand what is going on internally. My goal is to build a safe space and help with tools to provide security prior to jumping into the hard work of trauma.
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (480) 660-9827

2 Endorsements

Feryn Heath
Feryn Heath
Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CMAT-CD
Karina is an amazing therapist. She has the ability to hold clients accountable while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. I have a lot of respect for her and her therapeutic abilities.
Harry L Fisher
Harry L Fisher
Counselor, LPC, CSAT
I worked with Karina Rivera, a trauma therapist in my primary group, and witnessed her transform the lives of many clients through skilled, compassionate, and effective trauma-focused care.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (480) 660-9827
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (480) 660-9827

Location

Primary Location

Phoenix, AZ 85006

(480) 660-9827

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Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call for a free consultation now - (480) 660-9827
Photo of Karina D. Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Karina D. Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PIT, ART, CSAT-C
Call for a free consultation now - (480) 660-9827