Helping you navigate life’s challenges

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Diana Rivera, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she/Her)

I have 15 years of experience as a therapist. Chicago-born, bicultural, Spanish-speaking, culturally sensitive, and proud Latina.

Hi, I’m Diana

I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, children, first responders, and couples. My specialization is in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma. I create a safe space for you to discuss and unload your stressors when life becomes challenging.

Let’s explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, anger issues, and self-harm behaviors. By working with me, you will learn tools and techniques to manage your mood, reduce stress, and cope with anxiety.

Our therapeutic relationship will be interactive as we work together to develop a suitable treatment plan, set goals, and celebrate successes along the way. I will meet you where you are in life, providing support in a non-judgmental and sensitive manner. Together, we will focus on building your strengths and reducing symptoms. I look forward to being a part of your emotional healing journey.

My approach is trauma-informed, and I primarily use solution-focused, strength-based, dialectical behavior therapy, play therapy, internal family systems, and cognitive behavior therapy. Additionally, I am an EMDR-certified therapist.

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Guiding you toward inner peace and strength

Let’s explore the parts of you that need attention and are ready to be heard and seen. With loving kindness, you’ll have the opportunity to feel supported in a safe space where those parts can heal.

Are negative thoughts and beliefs intrusive in your mind, interfering with your relationships and goals? Let’s dive deep into processing traumas and the memories that are the root of your challenges.

Mindfulness and breathwork are among the many tools you will experience and learn. Nurturing the body and mind is what we will strive for in our work together.

Everyone’s growth is unique. Embrace a growth mindset; success begins with believing in yourself.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
Expertise
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adolescence
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Disorders
  • Wellness Treatment
  • Women’s Issues
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Words from the heart

I have known Diana for many years and she has become more than a therapist, she’s a friend. She’s a great listener and gives you techniques and coping skills that will have you smiling at the end of your session. She is highly recommended.
Amy
I have gained confidence and learned how to cope with life challenges. The biggest one is to love myself.
Female (age 35)
My work with Diana has helped put me in charge of my life. I’ve gained the confidence to not let anxiety and fear take the lead. I’m a better listener, a better friend, and a better father. So much of that growth is due to my relationship with Diana.
James
There are therapists and then there is Diana. She has the ability to hear what I’m not saying in order to help me truly understand myself and to heal. She has helped me learn how to validate who I am by looking inward. I am stronger, more self-aware and peaceful because of our relationship.
Female (age 47)
From the first time I met Diana many years ago she always created a space where I feel safe to be vulnerable and share parts of me. Throughout the years she has guided me out of dark places by giving me tools for coping and educating me about my mental health conditions. I value this so much because it has helped me understand myself and how to manage my traumas. I couldn’t imagine healing through therapy with anyone else.
Vero
As a young girl who was lost in her 20s, Diana really saved me and put me on the right path. My confidence and drive has improved so much since starting therapy and I owe it all to Diana! She helped me heal through my trauma, grief, anxiety, and gave me the tools I need to go through life.
Jatzirit