Edward Rivera, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Edward Rivera

Focus areas

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Domestic Violence

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Life Transition

Bipolar Disorder

Divorce Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Edward Rivera

My name is Edward Manuel Rivera, I am a licensed clinical social worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. I am bilingual in English & Spanish. I am committed to guiding clients on how to improve your overall well-being. I have over 7 years of clinical experience assisting individuals and couples with practical tools to help them manage & overcome difficulties in their lives – I am here to help you reach your absolute best potential. I practice a combination of modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, and Solution-Focused Therapy – while focusing on your own specific needs & supporting clients in the process of improving themselves. I utilize evidence based treatments and interventions to help clients move past their traumas and experiences. And most importantly, all sessions are client-centered. I have extensive experience working in various clinical settings, including community mental health centers, clinics, hospitals, recovery programs & acute psychiatric facilities. Patients can expect to walk away with new tools and strategies to cope with difficulties and obstacles, a greater sense of self-awareness and confidence. My approach to therapy focuses on identifying strengths, reducing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and getting people unstuck from their current situations. We will work at your pace in order to reduce emotional suffering. My journey to becoming a therapist began in my late adolescence, it was during this time that I became involved in local community events and services. I was a youth leader for a local non-profit that was dedicated to improving racial tension in the city of Long Beach. I was given the opportunity to participate in community dialogues along with city administrators, police officers, teachers, students, and community members. It was through these experiences that I built an awareness of the community’s needs. I received my undergraduate degree from California State University at Dominguez Hills in psychology.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Core Therapy

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1023484557

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What practice does Edward Rivera work with?

Edward Rivera works with Core Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Edward Rivera?

Edward Rivera frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Edward Rivera on their profile.