Jacqueline Rivera, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jacqueline!

I work with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and life events that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and incapable, with feelings of hopelessness, restlessness, and grief. Let's connect to start working on your recovery today.

My focus

I work well with folks who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, difficulty with regulating emotions, relationship issues, grief, problems in the workplace, impostor syndrome, adjustment disorders, and more. I have worked with individuals who fall along the entire spectrum of these disorders, ranging anywhere from mild to severe.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach to therapy. Therapy with me is always client-centered, but I also like to use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy to isolate dysfunctional thoughts and use problem-solving strategies to change behaviors associated with such thoughts.

My communication style

My therapy sessions will always be respectful and professional. I like to build a relationship with my clients and establish rapport so that it seems like therapy is as comfortable as sitting and catching up with an old friend, with the added advantage of being able to inject my expertise and clinical skills to help my clients move forward.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started early, even though I did not know it. I was raised in a working-class Latino household with two very hard-working parents who strived to meet all of our physical needs. However, through my studies, I learned that my parents were never equipped to be able to support their children emotionally.

My goals for you

Outlining the goals of treatment will happen within the first two sessions. Having clear objectives directs the therapy sessions and will consistently help my work with my clients stay on track. Goals can also change as therapy progresses, and goals will be discussed at each session to ensure that my clients and I are still on the same page.

Our first session

Our first session together will be kind of like a meet-and-greet, except you are the star! I will gather a biopsychosocial history from you and work with you to establish a treatment plan, which will be the framework for our work together. In our first session, you are also welcome to ask about my credentials, qualifications, and experience!

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Cancer

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Sex Worker

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jacqueline Rivera