Danielle Rivera, LCSW
Care Advocate
She/Her
Danielle is a licensed clinical social worker with a background in school-based mental health and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through meaningful transitions. She began her career as a school social worker, where she developed and led social-emotional learning programs designed to proactively support student wellbeing.
Danielle earned her MSW from Columbia University and completed her clinical training during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing care to medical students navigating the unique challenges of clinical rotations. She also served as a mental health patient care coordinator, connecting individuals to group therapy and helping clinicians launch groups tailored to their interests and expertise.
Her approach is collaborative, grounded, and attuned to the real-life contexts her clients bring to therapy. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, hot yoga, and staying inspired by her favorite podcasts.
Qualifications
Areas of Focus
Danielle works with high-functioning individuals who are navigating significant stress beneath the surface. She helps clients create space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with their mental and emotional wellbeing in more sustainable, meaningful ways.
Training and Education
- Master of Social Work, Columbia University
Areas of Focus
Danielle works with high-functioning individuals who are navigating significant stress beneath the surface. She helps clients create space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with their mental and emotional wellbeing in more sustainable, meaningful ways.
Training and Education
- Master of Social Work, Columbia University
Being Health Questions
Do you have experience working with any specific types of patients?
My background is in treating medical students and other high functioning high stress careers/individuals.
What do you find most interesting about Being Health's integrated care model?
What I appreciate most is the focus on treating the whole person. Being Health’s integrated model allows for care that’s connected, comprehensive, and deeply aligned with each individual’s needs whether it's mental, physical, or emotional.
What’s your favorite thing to do for self care?
I enjoy hot yoga, walking, going out to new restaurants, and reading.
