05/11/2026
"I do not have all the answers, and I cannot control everything."
Actively fighting, denying, or burying an unwanted emotion, thought, or trait feeds it more energy, causing it to grow stronger and control your life from the background.
Trying desperately not to think about a painful memory or anxiety forces your brain to constantly scan for it, keeping that exact pain at the center of your awareness.
When you push down parts of yourself you dislike (like anger, grief, or fear), they fester and eventually erupt as panic attacks, sudden outbursts, or physical exhaustion.
That resistance keeps your body in a chronic state of high alert.
Therapy helps you transform those patterns as you become more tolerant with the discomfort of facing those existential fears.
Kelvin Rivera, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, works with adults who are neurodivergent, grieving, experiencing a big life transition, or have a history of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) stemming from repeated, long-term trauma where escape is difficult or impossible (such as ongoing childhood neglect or chronic abuse).
He's a warm, relatable counselor who enjoys geeky talks about anime, gaming, and philosophy.
If you'd like to schedule your first session, visit our website or send us a message.
