Susana Rivera

Dr. Susana Rivera is a clinician, trainer, and consultant with extensive experience in the mental health field specializing in the treatment of child traumatic stress in Laredo, Texas. Dr. Rivera earned a Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2007 from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a Certified National Trainer and Consultant on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including its cultural adaptation for Hispanic children. Dr. Rivera is a partner in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network through which she serves as co-chair of the Child Sexual Abuse Committee and former member of the NCTSN Steering Committee and NCTSN Affiliate Advisory Board. In addition to child traumatic stress, her professional interests include adapting treatment for Hispanic populations and closing the service gap for minority youth and families. Dr. Rivera is a published author and is frequently invited to speak across the U.S. about her work with trauma-exposed Hispanic youth. She is the Program Director for the Border Traumatic Stress Response Center at Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) in Laredo, Texas. She also maintains a private practice.