Digna Rivera Woolum, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Digna Rivera Woolum

Focus areas

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Stress

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Psychoanalytic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Person-Centered

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Digna Rivera Woolum

My name is Digna Rivera Woolum. I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients throughout Southern California via telehealth. I specialize in helping adults and older adults experiencing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety by implementing various therapeutic techniques. Mi nombre es Digna Rivera Woolum. Soy psicoterapeuta y trabajo con clientes en California virtualmente. Me especializo en ayudar a adultos mayores que manifiestan s?ntomas de depresi?n y ansiedad. I earned my Master?s in Social Work from California State University, Northridge, which laid the foundation for my clinical practice. My approach I base my therapeutic approach on each client?s needs. I have helped clients improve their lives using psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, among others. Grief counseling is also widely used in my practice since loss is an ongoing theme. My focus I have dedicated my career to serving adults, focusing on older adults struggling with life transitions common for their age group, including retirement, bereavement, relocation, and health concerns. Such transitions may lead to depression and anxiety. I work with clients to develop coping strategies that help manage symptoms and changes to improve their quality of life. My communication style I pride myself on connecting with clients through my serene, empathetic, compassionate, inquisitive, and non-judgmental demeanor. My goal is for clients to feel respected, heard, and supported. I welcome feedback and want clients to trust me and feel our sessions are safe and comfortable. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. My journey to therapy Beginning volunteer work in childhood and being close to older adults in my life forged my path to becoming a therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1265952550

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What practice does Digna Rivera Woolum work with?

Digna Rivera Woolum works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Digna Rivera Woolum?

Digna Rivera Woolum frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Digna Rivera Woolum on their profile.