Karen Rivas, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karen Rivas

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Stress

Parenting Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Person-Centered

EMDR

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Structural Family Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Rivas

Hi there, I'm Karen! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge. I have 11 years of experience in the mental health field providing direct client treatment. I specialize in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, helping people break negative behavior patterns, and supporting them in managing challenging life transitions. Above all, I help my clients gain joy and build better relationships with themselves and others. At Balanced Heart MFT Inc., we truly care about helping people. My approach My approach to therapy is holistic, where we explore all that makes you, you. I am warm and honest about what I am thinking and seeing to help you understand yourself and your needs. I use a combination of psychodynamic, attachment, and family systems approaches to therapy, and I am trained in EMDR. My focus My ideal client is someone who wants to understand themselves, make positive changes, and is ready to put in the work to build the life they want. I am skilled in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and life stressors. My communication style I enjoy creating a warm, clear, and honest environment for my clients. I want my clients to enjoy therapy and the healing process. They can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and what brought them to therapy. Through this understanding, we create goals and coping skills to foster lasting change. We explore their desires for the future and focus on attaining a meaningful life in the present. My journey to mental healthcare I have always enjoyed helping and empowering others to create change in their lives. I believe everyone deserves the right and support to build the life they want and find joy in the daily act of living.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1831580927

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What practice does Karen Rivas work with?

Karen Rivas works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Rivas?

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