Kristal Rivera

I am a bilingual therapist — fluent in both English and Spanish — with over six years of experience working across diverse agencies and with a wide range of individuals and communities. Throughout my career, I've come to understand something deeply: life's most painful moments have a way of disconnecting us from ourselves.

Trauma, loss, anxiety, and prolonged stress can fracture the relationship we have with our own mind, body, and spirit — leaving us feeling unrecognizable to ourselves.

My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you during those disorienting seasons of life. Together, we'll work to rebuild that connection — using personalized, evidence-based techniques drawn from somatic therapy, yoga and movement, sound healing, and holistic psychotherapy.

I hold a Master's degree in Social Work from Springfield College School of Social Work. My clinical work has taken me through domestic violence shelters, advanced recovery institutes, agencies serving neglected children, and skilled nursing facilities. These experiences have shaped a practice grounded in humility, cultural respect, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity to heal.

I believe that mental health is shaped by the whole of who you are — your relationships, your culture, your spirituality, your environment, your history. No two people arrive at therapy the same way, and no two treatment paths should look alike.

That's why I take a deeply personalized, holistic approach, rooted in a Biopsychosocial-Spiritual framework with a particular focus on trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and mind-body integration. I always take the time to understand you before we decide together which tools will serve you best.

Outside of the therapy room, I'm a nature lover with a genuine curiosity for the world. I love hiking, traveling, and immersing myself in the traditional aspects of different cultures — the food, the music, the dances, the history. There's something that moves me deeply about the things that make us all so unique, and yet so connected.

I bring that same spirit of curiosity and warmth into every session. Whatever brought you here, you'll find this a safe, non-judgmental space where growth is possible and your inner strength is always honored.

I currently offer virtual sessions only, serving residents of:

Kristal shares thoughts on healing, wellness, and the mind-body connection. Watch her latest videos below.