Mark Rivera, AMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Mark Rivera

Focus areas

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Panic Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Behavior Modification

Men's Mental Health Issues

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Mark Rivera

As a first-generation Hispanic American born in the US, first to serve in the United States military service (NAVY), and first to earn a master’s degree in my family there have been many experiences and mistakes that I have been able to learn from and how to use that to help others through their journeys. My understanding of psychotherapy thus far and its relation to the here and now has a strong foundation and is continuously in progress. I mostly use CBT therapy with Solution Focused Therapy. Encourage clients to share thoughts on their diagnosis, their feelings, and frustrations without being judged and always providing validation to build and strengthen rapport. Self-discovery and self-acceptance are encouraged. Clients are guided to build confidence and trust within, find the best solution for themselves, and be encouraged and supported in making necessary modifications to help them increase their quality of life. Clients can feel that they are in a safe space and in a place were they feel heard, validated, and part of the solution. From growing up in a pastoral/missionary Christian home, helping others has always been a part of my life that over the years become a lifestyle. Compassion, understanding, and being a channel that provides an outlet for others to vent. Working with behavior intervention in the ABA field serving clients in the Autism spectrum from ages 4 to 35 for 9 years helped me see other perspectives that are essential to our mental health in the bigger scope. That served as the motivation to go back to school get my masters in counseling psychology and become a marriage and family therapist. The provider is an (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is (Core Therapy).

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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 Baptist University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1306313812

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What practice does Mark Rivera work with?

Mark Rivera works with Core Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mark Rivera?

Mark 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 Mark Rivera on their profile.