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Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 43
Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD
4.2 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Danbury, CT.
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Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 43
Danbury, CT
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Danbury, CT.

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Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Danbury, CT and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus in 2006 and completed a residency at University Conn Health Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Rivera has experience treating conditions like ADHD and-or ADD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rivera received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rivera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rivera is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ADHD and-or ADD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ADHD and-or ADD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adjustment Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Autism
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Delusional Disorder
Eating Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Panic Disorder
Phobia
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder
Couples Therapy
Family Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy
Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Conduct Disorder
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Hallucinogen Dependence
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Medication Management
Outpatient Psychiatry
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychopharmacologic Treatment

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 Dops-psychiatry
    152 West St, Danbury, CT 06810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 791-5140
  2. 2 Norwalk Hospital
    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT 06850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 852-2988
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
  3. 3 Office
    23 Poplar St, New Milford, CT 06776
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 210-5350
  4. 4 Newtown Youth and Family Services Inc.
    15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 426-8103

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Jun 07, 2019
We loved Dr. Rivera - she worked with my son who had ADHD and anxiety - she gave his suggestions on how to handle himself in school when he felt anxious - was so kind and understanding- Loved her - best around
Mother of 3 in Carmel — Jun 07, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Danbury, CT and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus in 2006. She specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Conn Health Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale University, Psychiatry and The Law
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rivera's profile.

Dr. Rivera frequently treats the following conditions: ADHD and-or ADD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is affiliated with Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT