Racquel Rivero, MSEd
Counsels children, adolescents, and adults
Consejería con niños, adolescentes y adultos
Counseling Center at Heritage provides a safe haven for people to discuss and work through their problems in order to find mindful solutions. Counseling Center at Heritage sees clients for a variety of reasons including social and mental health issues. Each of our therapists specialize in areas however all are trained to deal with all aspects. Our center targets children, adolescents, adults, and families. If you are uncertain whether your issue falls into our scope of practice, please contact us either through the online form, email, or by telephone. We will gladly assist you to determine if we are the best practice to help you through your presenting issue.
The Counseling Center at Heritage offers services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Therapy for each individual is customized to meet the needs of our clients; therefore we cover a wide range of topics in counseling. We strive to work with our clients in a variety of ways to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Our center not only offers traditional therapy, but a wide variety of expressive arts therapies as well as play therapy for children. Read more about traditional therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, or group counseling.
En Español
El Counseling Center at Heritage (el centro de consejería en Heritage) se dedica a satisfacer las necesidades únicas de cada niño, adolescente, adulto, o de la familia que buscan asesoramiento. Nuestro centro ofrece un refugio seguro para la gente a solucionar y hablar sobre sus problemas con el fin de encontrar soluciones conscientes. Aquí, las llaves al éxito son estableciendo una relación terapéutica enfocada en las necesidades de cada persona, basándose en las fortalezas actuales, y desarrollando confianza y coraje para enfrentar los problemas que se presentan.
Nuestros consejeros trabajarán con usted para determinar qué es lo mejor para usted. Su opinión es importante, y estamos aquí para ayudar y para escuchar lo que usted tiene que decir. La relación terapéutica se basa en la confianza, y aquí, a el Counseling Center at Heritage, tomamos orgullo en esto.
Education/Training
MA: School Counseling, Monmouth University, NJ
BA: Psychology/ Spanish, East Stroudsburg University, PA
Bio
Racquel is a counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her main focus is helping people gain strength and understanding about what they want to happen or what they want to change in their lives. Most importantly, Racquel believes that establishing rapport and a positive therapeutic relationship are the building blocks that help her guide others in their growth and goal attainment. She strives to provide a caring and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to explore any issues they bring to counseling. She likes to view herself as part of a team in working with individuals by providing empathy, respect, and insight to help them achieve their goals. Racquel feels that helping individuals identify their strengths or competencies can be a positive foundation for change. She gears her therapeutic work to the needs and concerns of the client, incorporating play therapy, expressive arts therapy, and traditional talk therapy.
Racquel received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from East Stroudsburg University where she spent time working with severely mentally ill adults. She then received her Master’s in Counseling from Monmouth University where she focused on children and adolescents. Racquel is actively involved in local counseling organizations where she continues to expand her knowledge in the field.
Memberships
Racquel is a member of the American Psychological Association , New Jersey School Counselor Association, American School Counseling Association, and Monmouth County School Counselor Association
Other Languages
Spanish
Payments Accepted
Insurance, Cash, Check, Credit Cards
Hours:Monday 12p-9p; Tuesday-Friday 8a-9p; Saturday 8a-5p
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Life Transitions
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Adolescents
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Online / Teletherapy
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Body Image Issues
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Play Therapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Children's Counseling
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Relationship Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Couples
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Depression
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Stress Management
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Divorce
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating Disorders
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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