MS. ELIZABETH RIVAS

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

OVERVIEW

Ms. Rivas is an associate at Gina Gallivan and Associates.

BIOGRAPHY

Elizabeth Rivas holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). She is currently in private practice working with first responders and their families.

Elizabeth was a former police explorer, former corrections officer and is married to a Sergeant with a 28-year career working in patrol and specialized units. Her specialty areas include but are not limited to: Trauma/Abuse, Neglect, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss Mourning, Marriage/Relationship issues, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Sexual/Domestic Abuse, Stress Management and Couples Counseling.

In addition, Elizabeth teaches at the Criminal Justice Training Center focusing on Mental Wellness for the 40-hour Sergeant’s course and is completing her Doctorate in Education, Organizational Leadership.