Samantha Rivera, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Samantha Rivera

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samantha Rivera

Hi there, I'm Samantha! I'm Samantha Rivera, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a compassionate-driven approach to therapy. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. My focus is to create a safe and dynamic space where we can work together to address life's difficulties and help you move toward greater clarity, balance, and fulfillment. My approach I draw from CBT, DBT, strength-based, and psychodynamic techniques to help clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and uncover their inner strengths. My focus Identity, finding your authentic self, life transitions, TAY, young adults, adults, work-life balance, dating/relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, eating disorders. My communication style As a human being and therapist, my communication style involves active listening, empathy, warmth, and respect. My goal is to validate my clients' experiences and emotions while gently guiding them toward insight and growth. This approach fosters trust, safety, and understanding-values that all people deserve to have in their relationships.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1285395079

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What practice does Samantha Rivera work with?

Samantha Rivera works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Rivera?

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