| Occupation | Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MD — University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Psychopharmacology, Culturally-Adapted Therapy |
| Registration | Florida Board of Medicine (ME129847) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Carlos Rivera — Florida-licensed psychiatrist and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist based in Miami, USA. He specializes in Latino mental health, immigration-related trauma, and mood disorders. Dr. Rivera provides bilingual care in English and Spanish, offering both medication management and EMDR therapy for a comprehensive approach to healing.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Immigration & acculturation trauma | EMDR, Culturally-Adapted Therapy |
| Latino mental health | EMDR, CBT, Psychopharmacology |
| Major depression & dysthymia | Psychopharmacology, CBT, EMDR |
| Anxiety & panic disorders | CBT, EMDR |
| PTSD & complex trauma | EMDR |
| Bicultural identity & family conflict | Culturally-Adapted Therapy, EMDR |
Dr. Rivera's approach is warm, direct, and deeply informed by his Cuban-American heritage. He understands the cultural nuances that shape how Latino clients experience and express psychological distress — from familismo and respeto to the stigma that still surrounds mental health in many communities. He offers both medication management and EMDR, often combining them for clients who want a comprehensive treatment plan. His patients value his cultural competence, his sense of humor, and his genuine commitment to their wellbeing.
He offers in-person sessions in Coral Gables and telehealth across Florida.