Rosario Lopez-Rivera, LCSW

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Compassionate social worker helping people rewrite their stories

Details

Name	Rosario Lopez-Rivera
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	20

About Rosario

Rosario Lopez-Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, substance issues, and concerns related to identity and intimacy. Her manner is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel understood and find practical ways to cope.

She begins by listening to each person’s story and what matters most to them. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing - whether it is managing panic, sorting out relationship patterns, or dealing with discrimination and identity questions.

Background and approach

Rosario uses straightforward tools so people can try new ways of handling hard moments between sessions. Rosario draws on Narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories and find new meaning. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others.

Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Dialectical Behavior ideas are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and build emotion regulation skills. Her work emphasizes cultural humility and collaboration. She pays attention to how immigration, sexual orientation, gender identity, and social stressors affect daily life.

Rosario aims to create a respectful space where clients' experiences guide the goals and pace of therapy. Rosario is based in New York and offers sessions by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. She prefers to match approach and format to each person’s needs and schedule.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Rosario works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rosario among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rosario directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rosario directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Attachment Approaches Work Online

Rosario uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem stories and find alternative ways to view their lives. This approach is useful for someone who wants to change how a personal story affects daily choices and relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections, helping people build healthier emotional responses and stronger bonds with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rosario will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation and preferences. She treats choice as a collaboration and checks in often to see what is helping and what needs to change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions are good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, grounding techniques, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options let people fit care into work, family time, or other commitments while continuing ongoing therapeutic work.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Rosario commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and substance issues. She also supports those facing identity questions, intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, and challenges from discrimination.

What is Rosario's therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens to each person's story and uses tools from Narrative, Attachment-Based, and cognitive approaches to fit the person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes work with diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ issues.

Where is Rosario located and licensed?

She is based in New York and holds the LCSW credential. Sessions are offered remotely to people within the supported region.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Rosario provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She will discuss which format best fits the client’s needs and schedule.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan chosen.

How do I begin working with Rosario?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to her availability.

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