Susan Rivieccio, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Susan!

I am an LMFT. Building trust with you is a priority. I build that with you by meeting you where you are and creating a non-judgmental, caring container.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues.

My approach

Your healing begins by unlocking the wisdom within you. I can help you learn how to trust again, feel your emotions, accept your past, live in the present moment, and look forward to what your future holds. I use CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, Brainspotting, and Solution-Focused modalities.

My communication style

My style is warm, empathetic, and direct to prioritize open, honest communication where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to help explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment, offer guidance and feedback, ensuring you feel safe and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey in the mental health field spans over three decades in diverse settings: domestic violence programs for perpetrators, a psychiatric hospital, and non-profits serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, creating the skills to provide compassionate and effective care.

My goals for you

My goal is to empower you to unlock your inner wisdom, learn to trust again, fully feel and process your emotions, make peace with your past, be present in the moment, and move forward with hope and resilience towards meaningful change and growth.

Our first session

My priority will be to begin building a foundation of trust and rapport, take time to listen to your story, understand your needs and goals, to collaboratively develop a personalized treatment plan. You can expect a non-judgmental, caring environment as we embark on this healing journey together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Personality Disorders

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Brainspotting

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Focus populations

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Non-Binary

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

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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

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from University of San Francisco.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Susan Rivieccio