Karla Rivera

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her/Hers
Accepting New Clients
Virtual Sessions in
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In Person Sessions
In Person Sessions in Waterloo, ON
$145/session
Sliding Scale
About Karla

Karla emphasizes authenticity and self-honesty in her practice, using therapy as a tool to help individuals discover their true selves and define their own identity. She acknowledges the fear of confronting grief and highlights the healing power of experiencing grief, leading to deep self-connection and vulnerability. Karla's approach is centered around the power of deep presence, hearing and validating one's story, which she believes can lead to personal growth and joy.

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Expertise

Areas of Focus

Nervous system regulation
Parenting
Spirituality
Self-esteem
Mindfulness
Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others
Boundaries and boundary setting
Building Self-Care Routines
Intergenerational trauma
Mind-body connection
Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Wellness Counselling
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Therapeutic Approach

Mindfulness
Anti-Opressive Practice
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Culturally Competent
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Existential Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Holistic Psychotherapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrated Movement (Yoga) Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian Therapy
Meaning-Centred Therapy
Meditation
Mind-Body Connection
Narrative Therapy
Parts Work
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Self-Compassion
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Somatic and Body Awareness
Spiritual Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Informed
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Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)
BIPOC
LGBTQ2IA+
Seniors (65+)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
$145
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
$
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Insurance

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Schedule

Monday - 9am-4pm

Tuesday - 12pm-7pm

Wednesday - 9am-4pm

Friday - 9am-4pm

In-Person Sessions

Virtual Sessions

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

More Info

Education

Wilfred Laurier University
Masters of Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy
2023

University Of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts
2010

Certified Yoga Instructor
School of Sacred Arts, Bali, Indonesia
2010

Reiki Level 1, 2, 3 Certification
2014


Languages

Spanish, English