More About Maritza

Maritza Contreras-Rivera is a licensed therapist who specializes in helping individuals master their emotional experiences to enhance their personal and professional lives with clarity and confidence. With a sharp focus on emotional regulation, she is particularly skilled in assisting clients whose struggles with managing their emotions impact their relationships, undermine their achievements, and hinder their overall quality of life.

Maritza offers more than just coping strategies—she provides a pathway to a more stable and satisfying life. Her therapy sessions are tailored for those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, often resulting in outbursts or withdrawal that can harm relationships, intensify feelings of shame, and stray from their personal and professional goals. By utilizing evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Maritza helps clients navigate their intense emotions, fostering healthier communication and restoring their path to personal fulfillment and career success. Her comprehensive approach is tailored to each client’s unique challenges, supporting not only those dealing with emotional dysregulation but also addressing issues like depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and grief.

In her personal time, Maritza enjoys playing the guitar, attending live music events, dancing to Latin music, indulging in a good book, and spending quality time with her family and friends.