{"id":13836,"date":"2024-08-19T18:17:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T18:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/?page_id=13836"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T20:24:26","slug":"brianna-rivera-psy-d","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/meet-the-staff\/brianna-rivera-psy-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Brianna Rivera, Psy.D."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10355\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Blue Calendar Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Calendar_Blue-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/\">Mental Health Appointments<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10364\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Orange Telephone Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Phone_Orange-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"tel:+13154438000\">Call 315.443.8000<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"10359\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue.png\" alt=\"Syracuse University Barnes Center at The Arch Blue Clock Icon\" class=\"wp-image-10359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue.png 440w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/11\/Clock_Blue-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/facilities-and-hours\/\">Facilities and Hours<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/Brianna-Rivera.jpeg\" alt=\"Brianna Rivera portrait\" class=\"wp-image-13838\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/Brianna-Rivera.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/Brianna-Rivera-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/Brianna-Rivera-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Therapeutic Style:<\/strong> I utilize an integrated approach to therapy, incorporating techniques from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, motivational and person-centered lenses to best fit the needs of each student. Additionally, I strive to create a warm and collaborative environment by meeting students where they are through each stage of their process. My aim is to guide students in increasing their awareness of their own strengths, insight and progress toward goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Professional Interests:<\/strong> My professional training has given me the opportunity to work with individuals in college counseling, private practice and community mental health environments. My areas of professional interests include complex trauma, anxiety and adjustment, depression, relationships and interpersonal difficulties, and identity development. I also enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Group and Liaison Roles:<\/strong> I currently co-facilitate the Neurodivergent Skills Group and BIPOC Undergraduate Student Process Group. I am also a member of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team and Gender Affirming Care Team at the Barnes Center at The Arch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educational Background: <\/strong>I earned my bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in clinical psychology from Marywood University. I also hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Marywood University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have gained experiences connecting with clubs and organizations to develop impactful and psychoeducational student events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Therapeutic Style: I utilize an integrated approach to therapy, incorporating techniques from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, motivational and person-centered lenses to best fit the needs of each student. 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