Angelica Rivera, LMSW

Angelica Rivera (She/Ella) is an Afro-Dominican and bilingual Licensed Master

Social Worker residing in and practicing in New York. Driven by a profound

commitment to empowerment and equity, her work is characterized by an anti-

oppressive, humanity-centered, and trauma-informed approach. Angelica is deeply

dedicated to serving BIPOC, LGBTQ, immigrants, and survivors, striving to

dismantle systemic barriers and build inclusive communities. She has over seven

years of diverse experience as a case manager, program manager, college

counselor, career counselor, school-based clinician, school social worker, and

private practice therapist.

During the day, she serves as a devoted school social worker at an alternative high

school, providing comprehensive support to immigrant, refugee, and English

language learners on their journey to obtain their General Education Diplomas.

During the evening, she seamlessly transitions into the role of a compassionate

therapist at a private practice, offering teletherapy to patients navigating a wide

range of stressors, conditions, feelings, and thoughts. Angelica earned a Bachelor

of Arts in English Literature and Composition from the State University of New

York at Binghamton in 2017 and a Master of Social Work from the New York

University Silver School of Social Work in 2023.