Vivian Rivera
M. Sc. Psychology
San Pedro Sula,Cortés
Summary
Senior School Counselor and Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in international education, student mental health and trauma-informed practice. Specialized in Trauma treatment modalities, Social Psychology and International Education. Extensive experience collaboration with administrators, teachers and families to support student well-being, academic success and safe school climates within international school settings. EMDR-trained with strong expertise in trauma, grief, anxiety and adolescent mental health.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2015 - Current
- Provide specialized trauma psychotherapy (individual, couples and group) in in-person and telehealth formats.
- Collaborate with other health professionals in order to implement intervention strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilize evidence and research-based therapeutic assessments to support clients in managing mental health disorders and improving emotional well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive vocational orientation assessments and career counseling.
High School Counselor
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
09.2010 - Current
- Provide comprehensive academic, personal and socio-emotional counseling to to facilitate their success so they can develop their full potential and contribute positively to society by using best practices, data based and tiered interventions.
- Apply SEL and MTSS-aligned interventions using data-informed practices.
- Coordinate prevention programs and collaborate with school-wide mental health initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with administrators, teachers, and parents to support student success.
- Facilitated workshops for students and delivered consultation with faculty and parents on diverse topics.
- Collaborated in school-wide policy changes and protocols to better serve needs of our students.
Psychology College Professor
CEUTEC/UNITEC
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Deliver instruction and equip college students studying a Major in Psychology so they are knowledgeable and skillful in order to be excellent professionals; through hybrid learning and the application of best practices in andragogy.
- Designed curricula grouned in evidence-based practices and andragogy.
- Participated in thesis committees providing guidance input throughout entire process from proposal defense to final submission.
- Designed and implemented experiential learning initiatives on and off campus, allowing psychology students to translate classroom learning into supervised, community-based practice.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching practices further.
Psychologist, Counselor and Teacher
Ovidio DeCroly Christian School
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Assess K-12 students' needs and provided comprehensive counseling and psychoeducational support.
- Collaborated and provided trainings to teachers and parents.
- Taught psychology and values-based lessons.
Wellness Center Coordinator
Instituto Politécnico Centroamericano
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Establish processes, protocols and procedures for the new Wellness Center.
- Provide students with support to be successful in their Associate Degree Careers.
- Collaborate in the registration process in deciding financial aid options for students.
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for students.
- Led and motivated young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering improved job and social skills.
Project Coordinator for 'Strengthening HIV/aids Support Groups in Honduras'
ASONAPVSIDAH - National Association for People Living With HIV-aids
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Personnel selection, training and monitoring of facilitators working in the project from 4 different sites.
- Plan, coordinate, monitor psychoeducational activities delivered by facilitators in HIV/aids support groups created by ASONAPVSIDAH, as well as HIV/aids prevention events.
- Assess impact of events, readjust and collaborate with facilitators to comply with project indicators, while meeting budget lines.
Consultant
Project HOPE
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Designed and developed project proposals for UNDP funding grounded in needs assessments, aimed at strengthening tertiary prevention and improving adherence to HIV treatment.
- Project implementation and delivery of services, providing final results reports based on key performance indicators.
- Authored training manuals and facilitated capacity-building workshops for Project HOPE community facilitators working with people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Clinical Psychologist for HIV/aids Holistic Center
UNPD
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team by assessing and promoting adherence to treatment.
- Assess mental health and provide support to outpatients and inpatients and their families.
- Provide counseling, grief management, tertiary prevention, participate in home visits and provide services to prisoners with HIV/aids in El Progreso.
- Facilitate a support group and develop training for hospital personnel.
- Collaborate in HIV Testing by providing pre and post counseling interventions.
- United Nations Procurement Division in Honduras
Psychologist (Professional Internship)
Teletón- Logistic Rehabilitation Center
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Participation in evaluation processes, personnel selection and induction processes.
- Assess and provide intervention to patients with disabilities.
- Provide training to staff members and collaborate in case supervision and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Education
Mental Health Counseling
Grief And Loss Specialist
American School Counselor Association06-2026
Trauma Psychotherapy
EMDR Intensive Treatment
Scaling UP01-2025
Selective Mutism
Kurtz Psychology07-2025
Clinical Psychology
Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization
EMDR Honduras06-2025
Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Specialist
American School Counselor Association01-2024
Couples Therapy Training -
Gottman Institute
01.2023
Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - undefined
Amedco LLC and New Roads Behavioral Health
01.2020
EMDR Protocol for Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) - undefined
International Psychotraumatology Association & Scaling Up
01.2020
Advanced EMDR Protocol for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress - undefined
EMDR Iberoamérica/ EMDR Institute
01.2018
Basic Training in Trauma Therapy EMDR - undefined
EMDR Iberoamérica/ EMDR Institute
01.2017
Master of Science - International Education
Framingham State University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Social Psychology
Universidad Católica De Honduras
05.2001 -
Total Quality Management - undefined
Universidad Católica de Honduras
01.2004
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Universidad Católica de Honduras
01.2004
High School - undefined
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
School Counseling
Solution-focused Counseling
American School Counselor Association01-2026
Skills
Trauma-informed and Evidence-based interventions
Accomplishments
- Led school-wide counseling program alignment, defining objectives, standards, and protocols.
- Designed, implemented and monitored school-wide SEL and ATOD prevention programs.
- Supported high-risk students through trauma-informed, data-driven interventions and family collaboration.
- Provided consultation and trainings for parents and faculty on mental health and crisis support.
- Invited speaker.
- Member of the National EMDR Council of Honduras.
Courses Trainings
- Telehealth clinical practice, DSM 5, EMDR Trauma Therapy, ACES-informed treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy and Mindfulness practices, Suicide Prevention
- Counseling, Restorative Practices, LindaMood Bell reading comprehension techniques, Andragogy and Blended/Hybrid Learning
- Counseling and Prevention programs: Suicide, HIV/AIDS and Drugs
- Crisis Intervention
- Project Management
References
- Lic. Elizabeth Jarufe, Counseling, 9987-0360
- Lic. Marco Antonio Suazo, Project HOPE Director, 3677-6128
- Dr. Jessica Salgado, Psychiatrist & College Professor, 9985-9303
- Dra. Ana Liliam Osorio, Doctor, Director in HIV Center, 9967-0210
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
01.2015 - Current
Psychology College Professor
CEUTEC/UNITEC
01.2014 - 01.2019
High School Counselor
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
09.2010 - Current
Psychologist, Counselor and Teacher
Ovidio DeCroly Christian School
09.2008 - 09.2010
Wellness Center Coordinator
Instituto Politécnico Centroamericano
01.2007 - 09.2008
Project Coordinator for 'Strengthening HIV/aids Support Groups in Honduras'
ASONAPVSIDAH - National Association for People Living With HIV-aids
01.2006 - 01.2007
Clinical Psychologist for HIV/aids Holistic Center
UNPD
06.2004 - 01.2006
Psychologist (Professional Internship)
Teletón- Logistic Rehabilitation Center
01.2004 - 06.2004
Consultant
Project HOPE
01.2003 - 01.2007
Master of Science - International Education
Framingham State University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Social Psychology
Universidad Católica De Honduras
05.2001 -
Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - undefined
Amedco LLC and New Roads Behavioral Health
EMDR Protocol for Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) - undefined
International Psychotraumatology Association & Scaling Up
Advanced EMDR Protocol for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress - undefined
EMDR Iberoamérica/ EMDR Institute
Basic Training in Trauma Therapy EMDR - undefined
EMDR Iberoamérica/ EMDR Institute
Total Quality Management - undefined
Universidad Católica de Honduras
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Universidad Católica de Honduras
High School - undefined
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
Mental Health Counseling
Grief And Loss Specialist
Trauma Psychotherapy
EMDR Intensive Treatment
Selective Mutism
Clinical Psychology
Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization
Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Specialist
Couples Therapy Training -
Gottman Institute
School Counseling
Solution-focused Counseling