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She - Her

YMRL, LCSW

Berkeley, California, United States

Decolonizing Psychotherapist

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Rate$150–$3500 per session

At a glance

Specialty · Practice · Access

What they treat

Conditions
Anger ManagementBehavioral IssuesBorderline PersonalityCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDomestic AbuseDual DiagnosisEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefHarm reductionHolistic approachLife CoachingLife TransitionsMood DisorderObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPeer RelationshipsPTSDRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSexual AbuseSpiritualityStressSuicidal IdeationTraumaTherapyWomen's Issues
Modalities
IndividualCouplesFamilyGroups
Types of therapy
Art TherapyAttachment-basedCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Culturally SensitiveExperiential TherapyExpressive ArtsFamily SystemsFeministIntegrativeInternal Family Systems (IFS)Ketamine-Assisted PsychotherapyMotivational InterviewingMulticulturalNarrativePerson-CenteredPlay TherapyRelationalSandplaySomaticStrength-basedStructural Family TherapyTrauma Focused
Medicines
AyahuascaCannabisDMTEsketamineKetamineLSDMDMAPeyote Mescaline San PedroPsilocybin Mushrooms

Who they see

Populations
Adults
Languages
Spanish
Communities
Bixsexual AlliedGay AlliedLesbian AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedRacial Justice AlliedTransgender Allied
Session formats
In PersonOnline

Accepted payment

Payment methods
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Insurance
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About

As a therapist, I draw upon my background in community organizing, performance art/dance, and mental health to offer a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy. I am committed to decolonizing mental health and centering your voice in our therapeutic journey. Together, we will co-create a healing process that is unique to your experiences and needs.
My approach is relational and evidence-based, focusing on breaking generational patterns and promoting self-reflection. I believe in empowering you to develop the skills to navigate the systems in which you live, acknowledging the impact of historical and systemic factors on mental health. I aim to provide a safe and inclusive space for you to explore your experiences and work towards healing and growth.

In alignment with my values and approach, I incorporate expressive arts, somatic, and experiential interventions into our work. Drawing from my performance art/dance career, I recognize the transformative power of creativity and connectivity in the healing process. Through these modalities, we can tap into your innate resilience, promote self-expression, and foster a deeper understanding of your emotions and experiences.

By integrating my diverse professional background, commitment to decolonizing mental health, and treatment approach, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that honors your unique identity, supports your healing journey, and empowers you to cultivate meaningful change in your life.

How I work with clients

My name is Yanina Rivera Lopez, LCSW and I am a proud Boricua with a passion for fostering healing in individuals and communities. I grew up in a very intentional Puerto Rican community. My upbringing was guided by the principle that we would “not assimilate, we would integrate” and that stepping into our home meant entering Puerto Rico. I am first generation in the states and while I am 100% Boricua, I identify as bilingual and bicultural; an intimate life experience that informs my values and my practice. I grew up in a community of faith. In this tightly-knit community, we embraced the value of collective care, a sentiment that forms the core of my work today—whether in art, psychotherapy, or activism. Community, and how one is influenced by their surroundings is the reason I chose the path of social work. To better understand and navigate the profound impact that these systems have on our daily lives, from our emotional well-being to our physical health.

Treatment approach

My journey into therapy is seamlessly interwoven with a background in community arts practice, activism and dance training. These seemingly distinct elements converge to shape my therapeutic approach, allowing me to incorporate somatic healing, expressive arts, and guided imagery as integral components of my practice. I grew up in a Christian household and while my spirituality is fluid and not tied to a specific ideology; In my commitment to decolonize mental health, I draw on the rich tapestry of spiritualities and beliefs. To decolonize my work, is to draw on indigenous knowledge, always with the intention of respect and accountability. My goal is to challenge preconceptions, fostering environments that not only acknowledge but celebrate cultural nuances. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I carry the torch forward, driven by the belief that transformation is not only possible but essential for our collective well-being. My work is not just a career; it's a calling—an opportunity to create spaces where healing is inclusive and culturally resonant.

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