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Van Bivens, LCSW

Van Bivens, LCSW

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Van Bivens, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 14 years of experience specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. He believes it’s crucial to find a therapist who understands your unique needs, perspective, and respects your identity. His approach is compassionate, empathetic, and tailored to each client's individual needs. He has expertise working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+, polyamorous/ENM, and kink-involved clients.Outside of his practice, Van enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, crafting, nerding out (research on special interests) and spending time with his partner and their three dogs and four cats. If you're ready to take the next step towards a healthier and happier you, schedule a consultation with Van today.
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Overall rating

4.90

About Van Bivens

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Van Bivens

Van Bivens, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 14 years of experience specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. He believes it’s crucial to find a therapist who understands your unique needs, perspective, and respects your identity. His approach is compassionate, empathetic, and tailored to each client's individual needs. He has expertise working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+, polyamorous/ENM, and kink-involved clients.Outside of his practice, Van enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, crafting, nerding out (research on special interests) and spending time with his partner and their three dogs and four cats. If you're ready to take the next step towards a healthier and happier you, schedule a consultation with Van today.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Arkansas, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1952683377

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4.90
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Van Bivens 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 Van Bivens on their profile.

What languages does Van Bivens speak?

Van Bivens speaks English.

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