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About Me
Mikaela Rivera-Irizarry, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker / Psychotherapist
Out of Network ONLY - Pending participation
Mikaela holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Connecticut.
Clinically trained at the Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), Mikaela’s training focused on working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues such as ADHD, ODD, behavioral problems, family conflict and relationship issues, depression & mood, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, self esteem, trauma, and more.
Mikaela’s approach developed during her academic and experiential work as well as many diverse post graduate trainings. This training includes a rich foundation in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
She regularly attends clinical trainings to keep current on knowledge and skills relating to specific treatment approaches as well as furthering her expertise in the science of behavior, human development across the lifespan, and emotional and psychological wellness.
Mikaela has experience working in outpatient, in-home, and residential settings with diverse populations. She has specialized in supporting clients through various presenting problems and utilizes a culturally informed approach when working with clients, and loves working with folks from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.
Mikaela is experienced in working closely with other medical and mental health professionals, school professionals, and other community associations to help people gain relief from symptoms while developing greater insight and awareness, reducing problematic or disruptive behaviors, improving interpersonal, family, academic, career and community functioning, and overall well being.