Our Team
Victoria Wingate-Rivera
Trauma/EMDR Psychotherapist
Licensed in MD and DC (telehealth and in person), VA (telehealth)
My name is Victoria Wingate-Rivera (she/her). I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. I specialize in providing trauma-informed care for individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. I have 10+ years of experience working with children, youth, and families and have worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults. Growing up in a Puerto Rican family, I've always valued the importance of understanding cultural backgrounds. I'm particularly passionate about working with multicultural and 2nd-generation Latine children and adults, as well as BIPOC populations helping them navigate their unique challenges. Victoria also has experience providing individual therapy to individuals on the autism spectrum and offers neurodiverse affirming care.
In my free time, I love to enjoy hobbies like crafting, gaming, and spending time with my husband and our pets!
Approach
My goal as a clinician is to help individuals feel empowered in their lives. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, I work from a trauma-informed lens and believe in a holistic approach to healing - targeting both the cognitive and somatic components of healing. This looks like working through thoughts and feelings as well as working with the nervous system through mindfulness, visualization, and EMDR-related techniques.
Education
Trained in EMDR through the Institute of Creative Mindfulness
Masters in Social Work from Widener University
Trauma Recovery Certificate from Widener University
Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Areas of Focus
Trauma and Complex Trauma, inlcuding Intergenerational Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Grief and Loss
Anxiety
Depression
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Autism and Neurodiverse Populations (ADHD)