Stokes Counseling Services
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.
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Stokes Counseling Services
Stokes Counseling Services is a private counseling practice located in Naugatuck made up of licensed therapists who specialize in children and families. In addition to our work with children and families, we provide individual, family, and couples counseling to adults. We understand finding the right fit for a therapist is important and acknowledge you must feel safe and comfortable before making those difficult steps in getting better. We are committed to providing a trusting, engaging, and collaborative environment with our clients. We believe you are the expert on yourself and we are the guide to help you manage ways to overcome what is currently getting in the way of living the life you deserve. We provide a strength based solution focused approach to help alleviate unwanted symptoms and utilize a variety of modalities including Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase positive change. In addition to our friendly and down to earth approach, we only employ licensed therapists who all are licensed to practice therapy in the State of Connecticut. All of our therapists have a strong background post masters degree so you can trust we have the education and experience to help you through this difficult time. We also offer weekend and telehealth appointments for those who have busy work schedules that make it difficult to come in for appointments throughout the week.