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Jacqueline Rivera Alva, LPC Associate

Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S

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Staff Therapist 

Jacqueline Rivera, LPC-Associate

Jacqueline Rivera, LPC Associate, supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S, believes in providing a safe, warm, and supportive therapeutic environment. Her work is client-centered, and she believes therapy looks different for everyone and should be guided by the client. Jacqueline sees therapy as a partnership, honoring clients as the experts on their own experiences. Each session focuses on helping clients feel comfortable and supported as they explore their thoughts, emotions, and personal goals.

Jacqueline is a born-and-raised first-generation Latina who brings a bilingual and culturally responsive perspective to her work. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with children, teens, and young adults. Jacqueline specializes in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices alongside creative modalities to encourage reflection and personal insight.

Jacqueline is also an advocate for self-care. Her personal self-care essentials include a warm, cozy blanket, Dove dark chocolate, her Kindle, and playing video games on her laptop. In her free time, she enjoys working out, spending time with family, and reading fantasy and romance novels. Her reading goal for 2026 is to read 12 books.

Education:
  • BA Psychology, University of Texas El Paso 
  • MS, Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas El Paso


Client Population:

Children (age 6+)
Adolescents
Adults


Treatment Modalities:

CBT
DBT
ACT
Person Centered
Trauma Focused-CBT
Attachment Theory
Motivational Interviewing
Internal Family Systems
Sand Tray


Issues Treated:
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Issues
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief/Loss Issues
  • Infertility Issues
  • Infidelity Recovery
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting/Co-parenting
  • Post-partum Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Jacqueline Rivera, LPC-Associate, Supervisada por Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Jacqueline Rivera, LPC-Associate

Jacqueline Rivera, Consejera Profesional Licenciada Asociada, supervisada por Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S, cree en brindar un un espacio terapéutico cálido, seguro y favorable. Su trabajo está centrado en la persona, y considera que la terapia es diferente para cada persona, y debería de ser guiada por el cliente. Jacqueline ve la terapia como una colaboración, que reconoce a sus clientes como los expertos en sus propias experiencias. Cada sesión se enfoca en ayudar a que los clientes se sientan cómodos y apoyados mientras exploran sus pensamientos, emociones y metas personales. 

Jacqueline es una Latina de primera generación, quien aporta una perspectiva bilingüe y cultural en su trabajo. Ofrece servicios de terapia en inglés y español, trabaja con niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Jacqueline se especializa en apoyar a sus clientes que están lidiando con ansiedad, depresión, desafíos con el autoestima, también como cambios y transiciones de la vida. Su enfoque integra prácticas basadas en evidencia junto con modalidades creativas para alentar la reflexión y el crecimiento personal. 

Jacqueline es promotora del autocuidado. Sus esenciales del autocuidado incluyen una cobija cálida y cómoda, chocolate obscuro Dove, su Kindle, y jugar videojuegos en sus laptop. En su tiempo libre, le encanta hacer ejercicio, pasar tiempo con su familia, y leer libros de fantasía y romance. Su meta de lectura para el 2026 es leer 12 libros. 

Educación:
  • Licenciatura en Psicología, Universidad de Texas El Paso
  • MS, Asesoramiento en Salud Mental, Universidad de Texas El Paso


Población de Clientes:

Ninos de 6 Anos
Adolescente
Adultos


Modalidades de Tratamiento:

Terapia Conductivo-Conductual TCC
Terapia Dialécto-Conductual (TDC)
Terapia Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT)
Enfoque Centrado en la Persona (ECP)
Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Centrada en el Trauma
Teoría del Apego
Entrevista Motivacional
Terapia de Sistemas de Familia Interna
Terapia de Caja de Arena


Especialidades:
  • TDAH
  • Manejo de Ira
  • Ansiedad
  • Autismo (TEA)
  • Transtorno Limite de la Personalidad (TLP)
  • Depresion
  • Violencia Domestica
  • Transtornos Alimentario (TCA)
  • Duelo/Perdida
  • Infertilidad
  • Infidelidad/Recuperación de amorío
  • Problemas LGBTQ
  • Transtornos de Panico
  • Crianza/Crianza Compartida
  • Problemas Postparto
  • Espiritualidad
  • Trauma

Therapists

Andrew Burdick, BA
Counseling Student Intern
Supervised by Gina Gabriano, LPC-S
Anna Vaught, LCSW-S
Staff Therapist
Carly Johnson, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Chris Olson, LPC
Staff Therapist
DeeDee Shoubaki, LPC
Staff Therapist
Elina Kharmats, LPC
Staff Therapist
Gina Gabriano, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Jacqueline Rivera, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Allen
Jewel Weah, LPC
Staff Therapist
Joseph Reyes, MT-BC, LPC
Staff Therapist
Kara English, LPC, LCDC
Staff Therapist
Katrina Brown, LMFT-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Telehealth
Meredith Kriz, LPC-S
Owner
Mia Sustek, LPC
Staff Therapist
Natasha Pinter, LPC
Staff Therapist
Nicole Marcum, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Paul Fowler, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Rachel Hendrix, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Taylor Jabczenski, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S and Megan Krizan, LPC-S, RPT-S
Stephanie Whisenhunt, LPC
Staff Therapist

Leadership

Meredith Kriz, LPC-S
Owner
Rachel Hendrix, COC, CPB, CPPM
Director of Operations
Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Allen
Katrina Brown, LMFT-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Telehealth

Administration

Lizzie Kriz
Billing Support
Rachel Hendrix, COC, CPB, CPPM
Director of Operations
Chelsea Blomfield
Claims Specialist and
Administrative Assistant

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700 Central Expressway South
Suite 340
Allen, TX 75013

Phone: 469-902-6885
Fax: 469.701.0909

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