Dr. Angelica Rivera

Dr. Angelica Rivera is the owner and founder Shady Cedar Therapy, PLLC. She has been a therapist for over 7 years. She works with children, teens, adults, couples and families. Her specialty is helping survivors of trauma live life after crisis. She utilizes trauma interventions (EMDR and Interoceptive Reprocessing) and Attachment Theory in her sessions. Her specialties include: trauma, grief, loss, narcissistic dynamics/relationships/abuse recovery. She is a Professor to Counselors-in-Training enrolled in Masters of Counseling programs when she is not in sessions. Her dream is to contribute to humanity through psycho/socio/emotional healing and empowering other to build their own positive legacy.

She double majored in Christianity and Psychology from Houston Baptist University, graduating in 2012. Later, she went to the Houston Graduate School of Theology where she received a Masters in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate of Professional Counseling specializing in Trauma, Grief and Loss.

After work she enjoys all things coffee, stories, movies, Star Trek and weight lifting. She plays the piano, electric guitar and love 80’s cover songs. In her spare time at home she likes playing with her two cats: Picard and Beverly. "Live long and prosper."

Links:
https://www.shadycedartherapy.com/
https://angelica-r-rivera.mykajabi.com/