Daisy Rivera, PsyD, LMHC

Role(s)

Adjunct Faculty, BS in Psychology and Human Services

Degrees

PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a Concentration in Latino Mental Health, William James College
Master of Arts in Counseling and Global Mental Health with a Concentration in Latino Mental Health, William James College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Preprofessional Certificate in Counseling, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Teaching

Fundamentals of Social Action
Research and Design Methods in Psychological Science

Research and Practice Interests

Individual and Group Psychotherapy
Integrated Behavioral Medicine
Multicultural and Global Mental Health
Latino Mental Health
Complex Trauma
OBGYN Psychology
Human Trafficking
Consultation
Social Justice & Human Rights

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Publications and Presentations

Rivera, Daisy, M. (May 20, 2019). Effective Methods for Attorneys Working with Traumatized Clients. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP).

Rivera, Daisy, M. (May 9, 2019). Improving Latino Migrant Health and Occupational Safety Through an Integrated Biophysical Approach. National Advisory Council on MIgrant Health (NACMH).

Rivera, Daisy, M. (2018). Clinicians’ Openness to the Integration of Traditional Cultural Healing Methods in Psychotherapy with Latinos. Doctoral Dissertation. ProQuest.

Current Professional Leadership and/or Concurrent Work Experience

Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist at Lynn Community Health Center.
Consultant for Medical Residents from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences in Uganda regarding Management of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Prior Professional Leadership and/or Work Experience

Clinical experience at ABHS Parkside Crisis Stabilization Center, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, St. Mary’s Home for Children, North Shore Counseling Center, Tides Family Services, Lynn Community Health Center Refugee Clinic and OBGYN Clinic, Comprehensive Mental Health Systems, Kodiak Women’s Resource Center.
Immersion experience at Hospital Calderon-Guardia, UNIBE, Fundación VIHDA, Hospital Gineco-Obstétrico Enrique C. Sotomayor, Association of Peasants of Vallue.
Consultation experience with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and Northwest Justice Project.
APA Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia Valley Community Health.

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association (APA)
National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA)