
Chloe Rivas
Counseling Intern
Chloe understands that life can be challenging, especially for those who have experienced trauma. Her trauma and attachment-informed approach underlies her belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to get through life’s most challenging moments.
Chloe has a particular passion for working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by complex, chronic, and attachment trauma. She weaves together her training in EMDR, IFS, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and a variety of play therapies to tailor an integrative treatment designed to best support each unique individual.
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With a background in education and experience providing developmental support to Autistic individuals of all ages, Chloe is passionate about supporting the growth of Neurodivergent people in ways that honor their unique strengths and differences. She is deeply committed to neuro-affirming practice and supporting individuals of all neurotypes to embrace their authentic selves.
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Chloe brings empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for each person's individual journey. She encourages clients to approach their inner world with curiosity and compassion, supporting them as they grow their emotional well-being and self-understanding. She is also bilingual, offering therapy in Spanish to support Spanish-speaking individuals and families in their preferred language.
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Outside of her work, Chloe enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time near the water. She loves spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, Chip.​
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See below for a full list of Chloe's qualifications.
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Chloe's Areas of Focus:
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Neurodivergence
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Autism
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ADHD
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Trauma & Complex Trauma
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Anxiety
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Play Therapy
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Relationship Issues
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Couples & Families
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Identity
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Self-Esteem​​
$60 per 45-50 minute session - $80 for the initial session
Qualifications
Degrees and Certifications​
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Social Work Graduate Student - Rutgers University - expected graduation May 2026
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Florida International University, 2013
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Clinical Training
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AutPlay™ Therapy - Robert Jason Grant - 2026
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Parts I & II) - EMDR Consulting - 2026
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Introduction to Internal Family Systems - Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy - 2025
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Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship - Debi Scimeca-Diaz, LMFT - 2025
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Playing From The Bottom Up - Demi Banchs, LPC, RPT™, 2025
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​DIR® 101: Introduction to DIR Floortime® - ICDL - 2024
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Child-Centered Play Therapy in Practice - Demi Banchs, MA, LPC, RPT™ - 2024
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Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy - Mary Wightman, LCSW, RPT-S - 2024
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Gestalt Play Therapy - Meg Clark Soriano, MA, LPC, ACS, RPT-S - 2024
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Foundational TraumaPlay™ Training - Paris Goodyear Brown, LCSW, RPT-S - 2025
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD - Cognitive Behavior Institute - 2024
