Hi, my name is Jenessa Rivas. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate through the state of Texas (#93411) supervised by Lisa McCormick, LPC-S, RPT. I was born and raised in Kenai, Alaska. Growing up in this unique landscape brought me close to nature and a diverse set of people from many different places and backgrounds. I attended the University of Alaska Anchorage where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Quickly realizing my passion for human growth and development, I was accepted to Alaska Pacific University, graduating in 2012 with a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology. I’ve spent most of my career within public and private schools, including working as a clinician in a psychiatric hospital for youth. My husband and our three children moved to Texas in 2019, along with our family dog, Chewbacca. We enjoy what the warmer weather brings like paddle boarding, swimming in the ocean and biking in shorts in the winter months!