Riley Capritto, M.A., APCC 23447

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor 

Trauma and Art Therapist 

Ventura, CA and Telehealth Sessions  

805-676-8967 

riley@irimiyacounseling com

 

Supervised by Teresa R. Morales, LMFT 114980

 

As a therapist trained in both Counseling and Art Therapy, I believe healing doesn’t always happen through words alone. Expressive arts allow us to explore complex emotions, memories, and internal experiences in ways that feel far less overwhelming than traditional talk therapy—offering a creative bridge when words fall short.

 

My approach is deeply trauma-informed, prioritizing safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Because trauma lives in both the mind and the body, I integrate a body-aware, somatic approach alongside mindfulness to help you recognize physiological responses, build grounding skills, and restore a sense of safety within your own skin.

 

Whether working with children and teens using creative, age-appropriate interventions or guiding adult survivors through the lasting impacts of relational trauma, abuse, and human trafficking, my goal remains the same: to help you gently rebuild trust, self-understanding, and connection at a pace that honors your nervous system.

 

At Irimiya Trauma Therapy, healing isn't about erasing what happened—it’s about discovering greater safety, agency, and self-compassion in the present.

  • I'm a trauma-informed therapist and trained Art Therapist dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults. Whether you are navigating past trauma, struggling through difficult relationships, or feeling disconnected from yourself, my goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely seen, accepted, and supported at your own pace. Drawing from my clinical background in school-based environments and outpatient trauma care, I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in patience, deep empathy, and flexibility.

     

    By integrating expressive arts therapy, I offer a gentle, creative language to help clients process complex memories and emotions when words fall short, requiring zero artistic skill. Alongside art therapy, my approach is informed by somatic therapy, recognizing how trauma impacts the nervous system and can leave us feeling stuck in patterns of tension, fear, or disconnection. Together, we focus on grounding, safety, and gently restoring a healthy connection with your body.

     

    My clinical focus spans across all ages and stages of life. For children and teens—including K–8 students and youth with learning disabilities—I utilize play, and creative tools to help them express their inner worlds, build emotional awareness, and develop healthy coping skills. For adults, I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and complex trauma. I gently help clients address the lasting impacts of abuse, navigate shame, and rebuild self-esteem and trust—always without pressure to share more than you are ready for. Healing isn't about erasing what happened, but about discovering safety, self-compassion, and choice in the present, and I am honored to walk alongside you on that path.

    • Sexual Trauma/Assault 

    • Human Trafficking

    • Domestic Violence 

    • Intimate Partner Violence 

    • Trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD

    • Depression and Anxiety

    • Relationship Issues

    • Life Transitions 

    • Stress and Academic Pressure

    • Population: Women, Children / Adolescents (4 - 17), Young Adult and Older Adult.

    • Affirming Therapist for LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and BIPOC.

    • Person-Centered

    • IFS - informed / Parts Work

    • Art Therapy & Expressive Arts

    • Sand Tray

    • Play Therapy 

    • Somatic Therapy 

    • CBT and TF-CBT

  • $135 / 50-minute session 

    Aetna, Gold Coast Healthcare Plan / Medi-cal, Optum, United Healthcare, UMR, Ventura County Healthcare Plan, Victims of Crime

  • In Office and Telehealth:

    Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

    Tuesdays - Telehealth onlyItem description

  • Ursuline College 2023-2026 

    2026, Masters in Counseling & Art Therapy

    Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2017-2019

    2019, Bachelors in Business Management

    2017, Associates in Marketing