Kayla Rivera

About the Counsellor:

Kayla Rivera (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over six years of experience in mental health. Known for her empathy, cultural competence, and active listening, Kayla is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and valued. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Philosophy:

Kayla believes in creating a space for clients to explore emotions, uncover strengths, and heal authentically. She values each client’s uniqueness and takes a personalized approach to therapy, offering compassion, acceptance, and empowerment. Her goal is to help clients build resilience, rediscover their inner strength, and create meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approach:

Kayla’s approach is holistic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Music Therapy. Through these modalities, she helps clients overcome challenges, develop self-awareness, and live authentically.

• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused (EFT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Based
• Music Therapy
• Culturally Sensitive
• Solution Focused (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
• Trauma-Informed

Focus Areas:

Kayla specializes in supporting high-achievers, caregivers, and deep feelers who are navigating burnout, loneliness, social anxiety, and relationship challenges. Whether you're feeling exhausted by work pressures, disconnected in relationships, or struggling with people-pleasing, Kayla offers a compassionate space to explore these challenges. With an integrative approach combining psychotherapy and music-based techniques, she helps clients gently tune into their emotions, set healthier boundaries, and foster deeper connections with themselves and others.