he/him

Keith Rivera

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Direct

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants

Years of Experience

19+

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My underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.

License number

#97732

Therapy style

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues. I also provide mandated or court-ordered services, as I have considerable experience working in Family Court, CPS, and Criminal Court. I’m considered an “expert witness” and can also help with navigating the complexities of these systems.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Francisco State University

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children and watching sports. And when I have time, working in my wood shop building things.