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Introducing the Social Success Lab with Dr. Ilyssa Rivera!

 

What is it?

Social Success Lab is for those who want to build confidence, connection, and everyday social–emotional skills. Each session blends conversation, creativity, and real‑world skill practice in a relaxed, supportive environment designed for adults. Whether you’re working on understanding yourself better, navigating social situations, or just looking for a place to belong, Social Success Lab is about growth that feels empowering, meaningful, and fun.

 

What it's not...

This isn’t therapy—and it’s definitely not school. It’s a space to explore emotions, strengthen relationships, and practice skills like self‑expression, flexibility, communication, and coping, all while connecting with others who get it. 

 

When is it?

Sessions take place once a month on Wednesdays and are designed to build on one another, while still welcoming newcomers at any time.

 

What can I expect?  

 

Parts of Me: Understanding the Different Sides of Who You Are

 

We’re starting the series with a creative and meaningful activity that explores identity and self‑expression. Participants will create a “Parts of Me” body map using colors, words, or drawings to represent the different sides of who they are—from serious to playful and everything in between.

No art experience is needed, and there are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to celebrate individuality, spark conversation, and set the stage for future social and emotional skill‑building.

 

 Dr. Rivera's Bio:

 

Dr. Ilyssa Rivera, PhD, BCBA-D, is a behavior analyst specializing in ACT-informed Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is the owner of Rivera Consulting, LLC, where she collaborates with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to design person-centered, function-based behavior plans that build psychological flexibility and support long-term independence and quality of life.

 

Dr. Rivera’s work emphasizes emotional regulation, adaptive functioning, and meaningful community integration, often incorporating age-appropriate play, creativity, and experiential learning strategies. She also develops training programs for clinicians, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based, and practical application of behavioral science within real-world service systems.

 

She earned her PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.