Treatment + Healing = Transformation

Meet Our Team

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Who are we?

Nilsa Ruda Rivera and Rochelle Phynyx Rivera are dedicated Spiritualists, licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), and Reiki Masters who proudly identify as Latinas and Spiritual Sisters. Together, they own and operate a small private practice that is completely devoted to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are facing various challenges in different aspects of their lives.

Although our core values align, each of us brings unique expertise and distinctive approaches to the healing process. We understand that the journey to well-being can manifest in many different forms and pathways. Therefore, we offer a diverse range of services that are thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients. Whether you're seeking traditional psychotherapy, spiritual guidance, somatic healing, or a carefully curated blend of these methods, our goal is to assist you in achieving your clinical, emotional, and spiritual aspirations. Together, we strive to create a compassionate and safe space that fosters personal growth and recovery for everyone we work with.

 
 
“Let’s start transforming your life by illuminating a light on the rooted areas and embarking on this healing journey together.”

“Let’s start transforming your life by illuminating a light on the rooted areas and embarking on this healing journey together.”

nilsa (Ruda) rivera, LADC, LCSW

Spiritualist, Intuitive Psychotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher

I began this important journey of helping others heal and transform through comprehensive treatment over 25 years ago. Always recognizing and appreciating the profound power of self-love and radical acceptance has permitted me to effectively guide and motivate others to uncover these essential qualities for themselves. Being able to draw upon my formal training, coupled with my unique ability to heal through energy, along with my diverse professional experiences, allows me to create a supportive atmosphere that naturally fosters meaningful change and healing. I firmly believe in the necessity of holistic care, addressing and healing the mind, body, and spirit in tandem. Whether through modalities such as EMDR, Reiki, or simple yet impactful conversation, we will work together as a collaborative team to help you reach and achieve your specific treatment goals.

“From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring. “ (j.r.Tolkien)

“From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring. “ (j.r.Tolkien)

Rochelle (Phynyx) Rivera, LCSW

Spiritualist, Intuitive Psychotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher

Not having the guidance I desperately needed during my most challenging moments of darkness created a profound fire within me that grew strong enough to serve as a shining beacon of light for others who are navigating similar struggles and hardships. As a person-centered provider, I’m deeply committed to meeting you right where you are in your journey, ensuring that your individual experiences and needs are acknowledged and respected. As a solution-focused provider, I am also dedicated to illuminating your unique strengths and limitless potential, helping you to successfully maneuver through your moments of darkness, enabling you to reach the place you aspire to be, both in the present and in the future.