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Rosario Lopez-Rivera

NY LCSW 092042
Credentials
NY LCSW 092042
NPI Number
1841667755
Location
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Rosario Lopez-Rivera
20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Rosario Lopez-Rivera

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive clinical experience to my work. My practice is grounded in cultural humility—approaching each client with openness, curiosity, and respect for the unique lived experiences, identities, and strengths they bring into the therapeutic space. I am deeply committed to ongoing learning and self-reflection to ensure that care remains affirming, responsive, and collaborative.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth, with particular expertise working with LGBTQ+ communities. I work thoughtfully with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and the impact of discrimination, recognizing how intersecting identities and systemic factors shape emotional well-being. My approach emphasizes empowerment, validation, and partnership, creating a non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I support clients facing challenges related to relationships, sexuality, gender identity, immigration experiences, and personal transformation. I strive to create a therapeutic space that honors each person’s cultural, social, and personal context while fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful change. I offer bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure accessible, inclusive care for diverse communities.

Licenses

LCSW
092042

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Immigration issues
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-love
  • Sexuality
  • Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
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