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Jonnaye Rivera(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Academic challenges-ADHD-Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety -Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Self-esteem-

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Professional statement

Through a personalized yet collaborative approach, the journey of counseling will be tailored to your needs. With experience working with an array of backgrounds, and cultures, Jonnaye can build connections that will cultivate your autonomy and promote a positive change. She believes that change and resiliency help us all become better and stronger people.

Her diverse background helps her relate well to people from a variety of cultures and identities. She uses that expertise to help her clients break down barriers, heal from trauma, and become a better, more powerful version of themselves.


Message to clients

Together we will use a collaborative approach tailored to your wants and needs from therapy. I’ll find creative ways for us to reach your goals and contribute toward you reaching your full potential. I’m here to encourage your growth and highlight your ability to overcome obstacles. During our time together, I will try to be as authentic as possible.

As we work together, I want to help you break through barriers that have been holding you back. I want you to see and understand how you fit into the world and recognize that you are worthy of taking up space and becoming who you are truly meant to be.

With my authentic style, I welcome clients from a wide range of backgrounds. I want to be able to celebrate diversity in my practice and recognize the traits that make you a unique human being in the world.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist

SUNY New Paltz, Masters, 2023

Licensure

New York: P123712

Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Meritain Health
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150