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Maria Rivera
Counsellor, MC, RCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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996 Main Street, Suite # 1, Penticton, BC V2A
Let's Connect (705) 410-6843
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English
| español I work from a client-centered approach, where the core of my approach is a focus on building connection through trust and safety. I see what is alive for my clients and connect with other parts of their inner worlds, not just the problems they bring and share. I think it is crucial to be able to see the essence of the person and work from their strengths. I focus on my client’s purposes and intentions as the core of our relationship.
I believe my clients might say that I am very warm, empathic, and not afraid to ask questions that initiate reflective processes that can help them find answers that can guide their individual journey of change.
What I love most about being a counsellor is joining therapeutic conversations by understanding each person’s unique experience and view of their world and respecting individual differences and ways of dealing with life. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives and it is an honour to support them with their individual process of change.
Call or Email Maria Rivera now for a free 15 minute consultation - (705) 410-6843
Let's Connect (705) 410-6843
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- AutismBC
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- First Nations Health Authority
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Telus EAP
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Maria Rivera
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 20024 Maria Rivera
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Membership with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors 20024 / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Quest University Canada B.A.Sc / 2014
- Attended City University of Seattle, Masters in Counselling, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigration
- Life Transitions
- Meaning and Purpose
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (705) 410-6843
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Maria Rivera
Counsellor, MC, RCC