Jacqueline Rivera Alva, LPC Associate
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
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:
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
Therapists
Leadership
Administration
Find Support in the Language That’s Right for You
Jacqueline provides counseling in both English and Spanish, creating a welcoming space where clients can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change in the language that feels most comfortable.
Contact Foundations Counseling today to schedule a free consultation and learn whether Jacqueline may be the right therapist for you.
Encuentra Apoyo en el Idioma Adecuado para Ti
Jacqueline ofrece terapia en inglés y español, creando un espacio acogedor donde puedes explorar tus desafíos, fortalecer tus habilidades de afrontamiento y trabajar hacia cambios significativos en el idioma en el que te sientas más cómodo.
Comunícate hoy con Foundations Counseling para programar una consulta gratuita y saber si Jacqueline puede ser la terapeuta adecuada para ti.
