Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Columbus, OH 43220
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Hi, I’m Dr. Essence! As a queer, multiracial and neurodivergent woman, I have first hand experience trying to embrace my identity, find belonging, and navigate a world that wasn't made for me. Soooo if you start therapy with me, you are guaranteed to have a psychologist who has walked the walk as much as she can talk the talk. I value the relationship with my clients over everything else, so I do my best to balance hyping you up with telling you the things you miiiiight not wanna hear. But, through my own self-disclosure and personal stories, I hope to cultivate a safe space for you to grow into your favorite version of yourself!
My BEST work is done when I’m helping LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC adults manage ADHD + anxiety/depression/relationships/trauma. I’m just so energized seeing people finding (& embracing!) their WHOLE selves while they: build the best support system, heal trauma, set boundaries and create lives where they can exist proudly, fully, confidently, and safely.
Therapy is a place where you re-learn to understand, accept and love yourself. I can’t tell you exactly how to get there, but by giving you the safety, skills, strategies, systems and support you need, you will get there!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem | Elevance
- CareSource
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Trustmark/OSU
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / P.08371 Dr. Essence Rivers
- License: Florida Board of Psychology PY 11549 / 2022
- Attended Xavier University, PsyD, Graduated 2021
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Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
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Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD
Location
Additional Location
Sarasota, FL 34235
(561) 658-4839Nearby Areas
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Dr. Essence Rivers
Psychologist, PsyD