Rachel Rivas, AMFT
Helping teens and emerging adults build resilience, strengthen communication, and find healthy ways to express themselves
Rachel Rivas is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with preteens, teens, and young adults as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their voice. She brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion into her work, creating a safe space where clients can explore who they are, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Rachel helps clients manage anxiety, depression, and stress, while also supporting identity development, school/life balance, and healthy communication. She integrates coping skills with creative outlets—such as art, music, and self-expression—to help clients process emotions and feel more confident in who they are. With four years of experience as a high school counselor, she deeply understands the pressures students face and offers guidance that meets them where they are.
Rooted in a family systems perspective, Rachel also works with parents and families to strengthen communication, foster understanding, and create supportive environments that help the individual thrive. Her approach blends creativity with evidence-based practices to help clients regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.
Rachel is dedicated to walking alongside young people and emerging adults with cultural humility, empathy, and encouragement.
