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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?  

 

Values Garden: Finding what matters most - and growing toward it

 

What matters most to you? This month members will create a garden scene where the roots represent their personal values — the things that guide them even when no one is watching — and the flowers and leaves represent the actions that grow from those values. It's a visual way to connect who we are on the inside to what we do on the outside. Members take home a piece of art that reflects what they stand for.

 

 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.

 

* Space is limited.  If you register and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that your slot can be opened up to another intersested member.