Therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina Stephanie Rivera, Therapist

Stephanie Rivera, LCSW, helps individuals in North Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. She works with children, teens, and adults to address a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns, helping her clients develop the tools they need to manage stress, improve relationships, and build resilience. Stephanie believes therapy should feel like a safe and supportive partnership where growth happens through understanding and empowerment. Stephanie specializes in treating anxiety and depression, drawing on her clinical experience to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness, she supports individuals in identifying unhelpful patterns and creating meaningful change. Her therapeutic style is warm, goal-oriented, and adapted to each person’s unique needs and strengths. A particular passion for Stephanie is working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth and young adults exploring identity and belonging. She creates an affirming environment where clients can process experiences of stress, anxiety, or self-doubt while learning to embrace authenticity and self-acceptance. Stephanie’s work in this area reflects her deep commitment to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and emotional well-being across diverse backgrounds. Outside of her clinical work, Stephanie enjoys exploring new coffee shops, staying active through exercise, cooking creative meals, and relaxing with video games.