Abigail Rivadelo

Counseling Psychologist for Diverse Couples and Families

Abigail Rivadelo

Counseling Psychologist for Diverse Couples and Families

I specialize in couples therapy with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community, while also welcoming straight couples seeking growth and healing. I walk alongside couples with compassion, clarity, and care—especially when pain begins to overshadow connection. Sometimes partners drift—not because love has disappeared, but because hurt has built walls around it. Old wounds awaken protectors that push, pull, or retreat in an effort to keep the heart safe. Words grow sharp, silence heavy, and intimacy feels risky. Yet beneath the defenses, something tender remains: a longing to be seen, heard, and held. In our work together, I hold space for the quiet ache between two people who may feel lost, disconnected from the warmth they once shared, or burdened by repeated misunderstandings. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and rooted in deep respect for each partner’s inner world. I help couples explore the parts within—those that protect and those that are hurting—to foster safety, rebuild trust, and support healing. Together, we create space to meet vulnerability with kindness, allowing attachment wounds to be seen and soothed. Alongside this deeper work, I offer practical tools to repair ruptures, strengthen intimacy, and restore the foundation of your relationship. Whether you’re holding on, letting go, or unsure where to begin, I’m here to walk with you.

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LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Couples Therapy

3 Years

Trauma-Focused Individual Therapy

In-Person

Online

I specialize in couples therapy with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community, while also welcoming straight couples seeking growth and healing. I walk alongside couples with compassion, clarity, and care—especially when pain begins to overshadow connection. Sometimes partners drift—not because love has disappeared, but because hurt has built walls around it. Old wounds awaken protectors that push, pull, or retreat in an effort to keep the heart safe. Words grow sharp, silence heavy, and intimacy feels risky. Yet beneath the defenses, something tender remains: a longing to be seen, heard, and held. In our work together, I hold space for the quiet ache between two people who may feel lost, disconnected from the warmth they once shared, or burdened by repeated misunderstandings. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and rooted in deep respect for each partner’s inner world. I help couples explore the parts within—those that protect and those that are hurting—to foster safety, rebuild trust, and support healing. Together, we create space to meet vulnerability with kindness, allowing attachment wounds to be seen and soothed. Alongside this deeper work, I offer practical tools to repair ruptures, strengthen intimacy, and restore the foundation of your relationship. Whether you’re holding on, letting go, or unsure where to begin, I’m here to walk with you.

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LGBTQIA+ Couples Counseling: Queer relationships are beautifully diverse as are the challenges that they face. I offer queer-affirming couples counseling that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and rooted in compassion and empathy. While my practice is deeply committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ partners, I also provide counseling for non-queer couples. Every relationship—regardless of identity or background—can benefit from guidance, healing, and tools to grow stronger together. Your relationship deserves a chance to thrive. I'm here to help. Trauma-Focused Therapy: Even if trauma leaves deep emotional wounds, it is possible to live beyond the pain. You can heal at your own pace. I'm here to accompany you gently, respectfully, and without judgment. Book a consultation now. Couples counseling is a meaningful investment, so before beginning full sessions, I offer this initial 30-minute consultation. This meeting first addresses any critical concerns that may need immediate intervention—for example, frequent fights or escalating conflict—by providing a safe space to pause, de-escalate, and begin stabilizing the situation with practical strategies. We’ll also use the consultation to explore whether couples counseling can help with your relationship challenges. It’s a chance to talk through your goals, ask questions, and get a feel for how my approach aligns with your needs. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of whether continuing together makes sense for you.

Monday to Wednesday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Thursday to Friday

09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Fee

P 1335

Fee: P 1335

Affiliations

Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services

Emmaus Center for Psycho-Spiritual Formation

MAGIS Creative Spaces

Psychological Association of the Philippines

Education

Ateneo de Manila University, 2023

Certifications

Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians

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Affiliations

Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services

Emmaus Center for Psycho-Spiritual Formation

MAGIS Creative Spaces

Psychological Association of the Philippines