Khiara Velez-Rivera
LCSW
Woman
Hispanic/Latinx
Education: Master of Social Work at Westfield State University
License number: 2143888
Experience: 2 years
Ages served: Teenagers (13 to 17), Adults (18 to 64), Elders (65 and above)
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Session style: Tele-therapy (video appointment)

About Khiara

Khiara Velez-Rivera is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with experience in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral and emotional regulation difficulties. She's passionate about collaborating with clients to build coping skills, strengthen emotional wellness, and improve daily functioning. Khiara holds a Master of Social Work degree and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Her therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Khiara's Expertise

Specialties
Depression and Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, Perinatal Mental Health (Pregnancy & Postpartum)
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Plans Accepted

Medicaid
Medicaid (MassHealth)
Tufts Health Together
WellSense
Commercial Insurance
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna (Evernorth)
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (Point32Health)
Tufts Health Plan (Point32Health)
United Healthcare (Optum)
Out of Pocket
Cash