About
Established in 2024
Living Rivers Counseling was founded with a simple but powerful belief that every person deserves a safe space to heal, grow, and thrive.
From the very beginning, our commitment has been to walk alongside our clients with compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Today, as a bilingual therapist serving Dallas Fort Worth, we continue to honor that founding vision by providing personalized, culturally sensitive care that meets each client exactly where they are.
Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic therapy that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and beliefs of every individual. Through genuine connection, cultural understanding, and evidence-based approaches, we empower our clients to explore their thoughts, heal from within, and move toward lasting growth and self-discovery embracing the mind, body, and spirit as one.
Vision
Our vision is a community where every person, regardless of background, language, culture, or belief, has access to a safe, welcoming space where they feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. We envision a world where mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness are embraced together, and where healing flows as naturally and continuously as a living river.
Our Core Values
At Living Rivers Counseling, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to creating an authentic, judgment-free space where every client feels truly seen, heard, and respected. Guided by empathy and a deep belief in the power of genuine human connection, we walk alongside each client on their unique journey. We reject the one-size-fits-all approach instead crafting personalized treatment plans that honor each individual’s story, goals, and circumstances. Our ultimate purpose is to empower our clients to discover the strength and resilience that already lives within them, drawing from holistic, evidence-based approaches that nurture the whole person organically.
We create a judgment-free environment where clients feel safe to express themselves openly and honestly.
We lead with genuine understanding and deep respect for every client’s unique journey.
We believe one size never fits all. Every treatment plan is thoughtfully tailored to each individual’s goals and needs.
We guide clients to discover their own inner strengths and resources on their path to self-actualization.
We deeply value the trust our clients place in us and honor that relationship above all else.
We draw from diverse therapeutic approaches to support the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.
Why Choose a Bilingual Therapist?
Choosing a bilingual therapist in Dallas Fort Worth means more than just removing a language barrier, it means working with someone who truly understands the cultural nuances, family dynamics, and lived experiences that shape your story. As a Hispanic therapist in Dallas Fort Worth, Alexandra is able to seamlessly switch between English and Spanish during sessions, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation when it comes to your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. For many clients, being able to express themselves in their native language creates a deeper sense of comfort, trust, and connection from the very first session.
A Personalized Approach to Counseling
At Living Rivers Counseling, healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every person who walks through our doors brings their own story, culture, and goals and therapy should reflect that. Alexandra integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy, blending them in a way that’s tailored to you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, processing trauma, working through relationship challenges, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, sessions are designed around what will help you most, not a rigid formula.
“I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where my clients feel truly seen, heard, and accepted. It’s important to me that they feel comfortable expressing themselves openly and honestly without fear of judgment. I deeply value the connections I form with my clients and the trust they place in me. Through genuine empathy and understanding, I aim to help my clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a meaningful way. I believe in the power of customization when it comes to therapy. Every client is unique, and I work closely with them to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their goals, preferences, and circumstances. I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic techniques and approaches. By integrating elements from different modalities, I strive to provide holistic and effective support tailored to each client’s specific needs. In essence, my counseling philosophy revolves around building genuine connections, fostering personal growth, and providing tailored support that honors the unique experiences and needs of each individual client.”
Alexandra Rivera
Learn More About Alexandra
Education
Bachelor’s in education, with a minor in English/Spanish Languages, from the Universidad del Atlantico, Colombia.
Master’s in Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University in Garland, TX.
Work Experience:
Alexandra had over 10 years of experience as a women mentor in 12 steps groups.
She gained extensive experience the last three years at a group practice where she fine-tuned her skills in working with individuals, families, and groups while effectively collaborating with other health care providers for ultimate and holistic healing of her clients.
Alexandra has also provided her expertise at other places such as churches and schools providing counseling and psychoeducation to adolescents, families, and couples.
Alexandra is trained in the following approaches to help you manage anxiety, substance abuse and trauma.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
Culturally Competent
Alexandra is a Hispanic Therapist in Dallas Fort Worth who speaks both English and Spanish. She who works with adults, young adults, students, and families. As an immigrant herself, Alexandra understands cross-cultural and acculturation situations that hinder daily life due to immigration processes. Part of her focus as a therapist is to comprehend and work with the nuances of different backgrounds and cultural needs. Alexandra understands firsthand the importance of representation in any space and the challenges that come with looking for the American dream. That is why Alexandra is so passionate about providing mental health services to the Hispanic/Latin and BIPOC community whether that be in English or Spanish. This includes working with clients with trauma backgrounds such as domestic violence, growing up in an abusive home, immigration trauma, life transitions, grief, religious trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Contact Details
- 4400 State Hwy 121, Suite 300, Lewisville, TX, 75056
- AlexandraR@LivingRiversCounseling.org
- (469) 217-6465
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