Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Pedro Rivas, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and depression
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 132213
- NPI
- 1982203956
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Pedro 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 reduction
- Anger management
- LGBT support
About Pedro
Pedro Rivas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Pedro works with practical, everyday problems that affect work, relationships, and mood.
He listens for what shows up in daily life - trouble sleeping, fighting with coworkers, feeling isolated, or losing motivation. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Pedro helps people name patterns, try small changes, and notice what helps and what does not.
Pedro also pays attention to attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Men’s issues, sexuality, self-love, social anxiety and workplace stress are part of his practice. He uses straightforward methods to address these concerns rather than abstract theory.
In the room, conversations turn into clear steps you can test between sessions. He will talk through practical strategies for managing anger, lowering anxiety, and building confidence. Progress is tracked by what changes in daily routines and relationships.
Pedro asks about each person’s goals and adjusts the plan as those goals evolve. He describes options simply so people can choose what feels doable. If you want a direct, work-focused approach to common emotional problems, he presents tools and next steps you can try right away.
BHow sessions work
Approaches and how online sessions can work
Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small steps to try between sessions; this helps with anxiety, workplace stress, and motivation. Another is skills-based work for emotion regulation and anger management, which teaches concrete strategies to manage reactions and improve communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pedro will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try an approach for a few sessions, and then adjust based on what helps. That means the method can change as needs and priorities shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins, clearer scheduling around work hours, or sessions that avoid travel time. It also helps sustain momentum between appointments by keeping a consistent meeting rhythm. If you want to explore how these approaches would translate to remote sessions, Pedro will review options and plan the best fit for your situation.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like attachment problems, codependency, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style focused on everyday problems and concrete steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and relationship-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers