Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Maria Rivera, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addiction support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C007456
- NPI
- 1003197633
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Maria 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
- Addictions work
- Relationship skills
About Maria
Maria Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and other common life challenges. Maria presents herself as someone who sees strengths in each person and works alongside them to address problems that interfere with daily life.
Her practical approach starts by listening to the client’s story and identifying what is getting in the way now. She uses straightforward conversations to clarify goals and break problems into manageable steps. That can mean learning new ways to respond to anxiety, practicing communication skills for strained relationships, or creating plans to reduce substance use.
Maria draws on a mix of methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas when they fit the goals people bring. These approaches are used to support coping with grief, mood changes, ADHD concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other listed focus areas.
Sessions are practical and goal-minded. Expect a balance of listening and skill-building. Work may include short exercises, behavioral experiments, and checking what changes are working between appointments.
If someone is looking for a clinician who combines direct problem-solving with attention to personal strengths, Maria’s background offers a steady, experienced option for addressing a range of everyday and complex concerns.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward values-based actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where someone wants more meaning and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior with practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria will work collaboratively to choose and adjust methods based on the client's goals, current challenges, and what feels most useful in sessions. That collaboration can include trying an approach for a few sessions and checking progress together.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in her biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow therapists to assign brief between-session exercises that fit into daily routines. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to match therapy to practical needs.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Maria helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She listens to each person's story and uses direct, practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set clear goals and skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed in North Carolina?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers