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Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
4.2 (4)
Map Pin Small Danbury, CT
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18 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD

Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Danbury, CT. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus and is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Rivera, completed a residency at University Conn Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Rivera an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Rivera works at Practice in Danbury, CT with other offices in Norwalk, CT, New Milford, CT and Sandy Hook, CT. They frequently treat conditions like ADHD and-or ADD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rivera's Office 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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  • Danbury Hospital

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ADHD and-or ADD
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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
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    About Dr. Kathleen Rivera, MD

    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1821281619
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Yale University, Psychiatry and The Law
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Conn Health Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Rivera has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rivera has seen patients for ADHD and-or ADD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rivera on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Rivera. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rivera.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Rivera, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Rivera appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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