Alexa Rives, MA, LPC, NCC

I began at Pennock Center for Counseling as an intern counselor through UNC in January of 2023 and, after completing my graduate program, I continued in my commitment to the center and the community when I was offered a position at Pennock Center as a Staff Therapist in January of 2024. Now, in 2026, I am stepping into the Clinical Supervisor role with the help of continued training and guidance from our Executive Director, Julie Ratinoff, MA, LPC, ATR. I am excited to continue to work with clients while also supporting other counselors in the clinic. I look forward to helping new therapists by encouraging professional growth and exploration as they embark on their own paths in the counseling world.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. From my education and training I gained a passion for collaborating with clients to forge their personal goals and am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can engage in meaningful, authentic work towards becoming their healthiest selves. Through my use of gestalt and person-centered approaches to counseling, alongside my academic focus in chronic illness counseling, I support clients facing a wide range of challenges and concerns and of an equal variety of ages and life-stages.