Zakiyyah Carter

Hi! My name is Zakiyyah Carter, and I am a Licensed/ Registered Occupational Therapist. Sometimes mental health conditions, physical disabilities, injuries, and other life factors can hinder us from participating in our daily lives. Facing barriers that make it difficult to live the life we envision can be extremely disappointing and leave us feeling empty inside. As an OT, it is my goal to help you find ways to overcome those obstacles. We can collaborate to rehabilitate, improve, regulate, and develop skills that allow you to optimize your actives of daily living, or occupations. Through increased independence and participation in daily activities, I seek to support you in living a life full of meaning and purpose. 
 
I have had the pleasure of treating clients of all age groups and varying conditions including but not limited to mental health (anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation, postpartum depression and psychosis, eating disorders, etc.), developmental disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability), physical conditions (stroke, heart attack, acquired and traumatic brain injury, cancer, joint replacement surgeries, cardiac rehabilitation, etc.). I strive to create an environment in which my clients feel supported, understood, and empowered. It is my belief that collaboration can be just as important as rehabilitation, so my approach will always be client-centered and tailored to meet your individual needs. 
 
Supporting clients in being able to experience life to the fullest is my passion, and I am committed to finding the best ways to help you thrive. Thank you for reading a little about me, and I look forward to learning more about you!

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