Derio Rivera

Derio Rivera is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in counseling and youth support. Currently serving as a Mental Health Clinician at Stokes Counseling Services since November 2021 and as a Futures Planner Provider at Causeway Collaborative since September 2019, Derio has also worked as a Clinician at Bluesky Wellness LLC from November 2022 to March 2023. Previous roles include Tutor, Dorm Head, and Varsity Basketball Coach at The Kildonan School, and Field Instructor at Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, where Derio guided at-risk teenagers through wilderness experiences. Additionally, a Youth Counselor at Green Chimneys Children's Services provided supervision and support for emotionally disturbed children. Derio holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from SUNY New Paltz.