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Ariana Rivera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

Ariana Rivera

Individual therapy

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LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Ariana Rivera, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Ariana has a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Ariana!

Therapy doesn't have to be stiff or serious. I use humor, curiosity, and improv to help you explore life's messiness. Whether diving into trauma, untangling family dynamics, or making sense of relationships, I'm here with compassion, real talk, and maybe the occasional awkward metaphor.

My focus

I love working with couples, families, and specifically male-identifying clients who feel stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by emotions they can't name. Maybe you're navigating trauma, family tension, or figuring out who you are. I show up with humor, honesty, and a belief that change is possible when we understand the why.

My approach

I look at the whole picture—your relationships, your patterns,—not just the symptoms or surface stuff. I use a systems lens, emotion-focused therapy, and pull in DBT tools to help make sense of patterns and build skills that actually work in real life. I believe behavior always has a story behind it, especially when trauma or stress is involved.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Military/Veterans
+ 2 more

Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentMonday, May 18th