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Kaleigh Nivera

Pre-Licensed, MSW

Therapist

Schedule at McLean, VASchedule at Herndon, VA
About Kaleigh Nivera

Kaleigh is a Supervisee in Clinical Social Work with an MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. She focuses in supporting adolescents and young adults working through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity exploration, and life transitions.

Kaleigh is dedicated to helping clients develop practical tools for growth and build lasting confidence in themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Her therapeutic approach is flexible, empowering, and rooted in evidence-based practices, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Kaleigh is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and strives to offer a safe, affirming environment where clients can express themselves openly and authentically.

Kaleigh can be found at the following locations:

Specialties:


Adoption/Foster Care Behavior Issues Blended Families Criminal Offenders Domestic Abuse Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Gender Dysphoria Grief and Loss Infidelity LGBTQ+ Competency Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Trauma Executive Functioning Skills Training Communication Restoration Separation/Divorce ADD/ADHD Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorder Mood Disorder Neurodevelopmental Disorder Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse Panic Disorders Personality Disorder Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management Polyamory/Non-Monogamous Relationships Relationship/Marital Issues Women’s Issues Survivors of Sexual Assault Circles of Security Culturally Responsive Care

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna
  • Aetna: Medicaid
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • CareFirst BCBS
  • Carelon
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • GEHA/Government Employees Health Association
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Peak Health
  • Self Pay
  • Sentara
  • Sentara: Medicaid
  • UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • VA Community Care Network/Optum

Therapy Types:

  • Individual Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy