Richard "Steven" Rivera, MA, Resident Intern-Therapist
Steven Rivera joined Soul Care in January of 2021. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Steven was born in Michigan but raised in South Carolina. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Winthrop University and shortly afterwards spent time overseas doing volunteer missions work.
Steven believes that Client-Centered Therapy is the groundwork for successful therapy. However, he takes an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating modalities like Solution-Focused Therapy and/or Emotion-Focused Therapy in counseling. Steven believes that counseling is a place for people to be heard, understood and valued, and works alongside clients to become their true self. Steven works within the client’s worldview to collaboratively identify goals and help the client take steps towards mental, emotion and spiritual wellbeing.
On his free time, Steven enjoys outdoor activities, including sports, hiking, and running.
Steven is a member of the American Counseling Association.
Steven Rivera joined Soul Care in January of 2021. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Steven was born in Michigan but raised in South Carolina. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Winthrop University and shortly afterwards spent time overseas doing volunteer missions work.
Steven believes that Client-Centered Therapy is the groundwork for successful therapy. However, he takes an eclectic approach to therapy, integrating modalities like Solution-Focused Therapy and/or Emotion-Focused Therapy in counseling. Steven believes that counseling is a place for people to be heard, understood and valued, and works alongside clients to become their true self. Steven works within the client’s worldview to collaboratively identify goals and help the client take steps towards mental, emotion and spiritual wellbeing.
On his free time, Steven enjoys outdoor activities, including sports, hiking, and running.
Steven is a member of the American Counseling Association.
