Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Richard Rivera, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC01028000
- NPI
- 1275092504
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Richard 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
- Solution-focused methods
About Richard
Richard Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Richard uses a straightforward, person-focused style. He treats each conversation as a chance to identify strengths and practical steps forward. Sessions tend to emphasize listening, reflection, and setting small, realistic goals that fit daily life.
His main approaches are client-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy. That means he centers the client's perspective and looks for solutions that can be tried between sessions. Conversations often move from understanding what matters to testing simple changes and noticing results.
Over four decades of practice have included a range of life and relationship stressors. He draws on that experience to help people sort priorities, manage overwhelming feelings, and rebuild routines after loss or change. Richard aims to be direct and practical in sessions, focusing on what can help now.
People who reach out can expect clear, plain-language conversation about goals and next steps. He encourages active participation and regular check-ins about progress. To begin, a short matching process helps identify fit and next steps for scheduling.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what the person says, and follows their lead to decide what matters most. It helps when someone needs to clarify values, feelings, or a next step after a loss or change.Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps that can be tried quickly. Sessions identify small, achievable goals and track whether those actions make life easier. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and coping with life transitions because it centers on what can change now.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend ways to begin. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that fit the client's schedule and aims rather than imposing a single method.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising specific outcomes.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Richard works with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses forgiveness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered and solution-focused approaches, centering the person's experience and looking for practical, testable steps. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and actionable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a range of life and relationship stressors.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Rates vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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