Claudia Doty, M.S.
Clinical Executive Director

Hi! I’m Claudia Doty, Clinical Executive Director for Heredia Therapy Group.   My goal is to manage our objectives, programs, and processes to offer an excellent service to you and your loved ones.

I am deeply passionate about supporting the mental, emotional, and social development of youth, especially those in foster care.  That drive stems from my experience growing up in the system and the years I’ve spent working with families in the social service field. 
I believe caring for our mental health is crucial, as it affects us all in some capacity—whether it’s through our struggles or through those of people we know and love. 
My hope is that we can continue to provide quality therapy services to create a safe and supportive community.
 

Who I Am

I’m a Clinical Executive Director with a Masters of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the California State University of San Bernardino.  

I’ve spent more than 11 years working with kids and families touched by adoption and foster care, leveraging my personal story to guide them through the process.  My work as a foster youth mentor for the Children’s Bureau has allowed me to support vulnerable people as they navigate the challenges and risk factors of foster care.  Additionally, my personal experience as a foster child has also empowered me to work with prospective parents and participate in conferences to find ways to increase community opportunities.
 

When I’m not working, I enjoy socializing, being active outside, cooking, and anything to do with animals!

What I Do

 

As a Clinical Executive Director, my role consists of setting and carrying out our practice’s strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring all operational activities run smoothly.

 

I’m here to serve as a liaison between you, your family, and our team of health care professionals to facilitate your healing process.

 

To learn more about how we can support you, contact us today!

Kimberly Rivas

Clinical Profile

I provide culturally sensitive, strength‐based therapy to adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience working with at‐risk youth impacted by the juvenile justice system, providing school‐based therapy to teens and young adults, and supporting parents and families through a variety of challenges.

My therapeutic approach integrates attachment‐based, psychodynamic, family systems, and strength‐based perspectives, with play therapy incorporated when appropriate. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

I have experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress‐related experiences, grief and loss, family dynamics, immigration and assimilation, and life transitions.

As a bilingual therapist, I provide services in both English and Spanish. I value honoring each client’s cultural background, identity, family experiences, and individual strengths throughout the therapeutic process.

Modality

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Parent support
  • School‐based therapy
  • Bilingual services: English & Spanish

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment‐based
  • Psychodynamic
  • Family systems
  • Strength‐based
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Play therapy

Specialities

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Stress‐related experiences
  • Grief & loss
  • At‐risk youth & juvenile justice
  • Adolescents & young adults
  • Parenting & family dynamics
  • Immigration & assimilation
  • Cultural identity & life transition