Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Lakesh Rivera, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904019353
- NPI
- 1396557732
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Lakesh supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lakesh
Lakesh Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with five years of practice experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, sexuality, and social anxiety.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations often center on what feels most urgent - a recurring worry, a relationship problem, or difficulty coping at work or home. Sessions include talking through feelings, trying small behavior changes, and building skills for handling hard moments.
Lakesh uses a mix of approaches that match each person's situation. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to test unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior ideas to regulate emotion. Attachment-based work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) help people examine relationship patterns and values.
She aims to make therapy relevant to daily life. That means addressing concrete problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver burden, and decisions after separation. Practical tools and role practice are common parts of sessions when they fit the concern.
People who choose her practice can expect clear, plain talk about goals and next steps. She works in English and is based in Virginia as an LCSW. To begin, clients follow the service's intake steps and schedule an initial session to see whether the approach is a good match.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name their values and take steps toward them, even when difficult feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and for people who feel stuck and want clearer direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness now. It can help people who struggle with abandonment fears, repeated relationship conflicts, or difficulty asking for support.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when time is tight, avoid travel time, or switch between conversation and skills practice without changing location.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues. Other focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based sessions that combine talk, behavior changes, and practice. The aim is to address everyday problems and improve how people cope.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing psychotherapy. That timeframe describes her time working with clients in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That will set up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers