Izamar Rivera, Student Counselor

I am a bilingual Student Counselor currently completing my clinical training at TheraCare Las Colinas.

¿Prefieres recibir terapia en español? Como consejera bilingüe en formación, ofrezco servicios tanto en inglés como en español. Creo que poder expresarnos en el idioma en el que nos sentimos más cómodos puede facilitar una conexión terapéutica más auténtica y hacer que el proceso se sienta más cercano, seguro y natural.

I am passionate about creating a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My counseling approach is grounded in person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based principles. A genuine therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and collaboration can create the foundation for lasting change. Because every individual has a unique story, I strive to honor each client’s experiences, values, and strengths with curiosity, compassion, and respect. Counseling is not about having all the answers but about walking alongside clients as they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, recognize patterns, build on their strengths, and discover practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. I strive to meet each client where they are, recognizing that healing is not a linear process and looks different for every individual. I welcome the opportunity to support clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, healthy boundaries, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, stress management, resilience, and relational trauma.

As a bilingual counselor-in-training, I am committed to providing culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish. I recognize that culture, language, family values, and lived experiences shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. I strive to honor each client’s unique background with cultural humility, openness, and respect, creating a space where they feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language and cultural context that feels most authentic to them.

Beginning counseling can feel vulnerable, and I hope that every client experiences therapy as a place where they feel safe, respected, supported, and empowered. My goal is for each person to leave our sessions with greater self-understanding, increased confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges, practical tools they can continue using in everyday life, and hope that positive change is possible.

Outside the office, I enjoy the simple things—spending time in nature, a good cup of coffee, moments of quiet, and meaningful conversations with the people I love. These moments remind me of the importance of slowing down, being present, and nurturing our well-being so we can show up more fully for ourselves and for others.