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Vanessa Rivas, LCSW#78144
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
My name is Vanessa Rivas and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Southern California School with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2010 and I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Chicano/a Studies from California State University, Northridge. As an LCSW with a background in ethnic studi
My name is Vanessa Rivas and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Southern California School with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2010 and I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Chicano/a Studies from California State University, Northridge. As an LCSW with a background in ethnic studies, my passion is rooted in community, human rights and in supporting children, adults, and their families through the challenges of social justice. I have worked as a strength- based mental health therapist in non-profit community settings as well as medical settings.
With over 12 years of experience, my purpose is to create a safe healing experience to anyone seeking to heal past trauma, break intergenerational cycles, and develop a sense of awareness and consciousness in their life journey to living an honest, healthy, and fulfilling life. I have extensive experience in working with children, adults, and their families in creating a deeper understanding of their individual and relational experiences.
My areas of expertise include generational violence and trauma, family systems, foster care, domestic violence, incarceration, anxiety, and depression. In my practice, I will create an individualized treatment plan to meet your healing journey and needs while utilizing a culturally sensitive, non- judgmental, kind, and educational approach. My commitment will be meeting you where you are in your journey so that you can meet your goals to your fullest potential.
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
Modality:
Children over the age of 5
Adolescents
Individuals
Dyadic collaboration between children and parents
Family
Treatment approach:
Psychodynamic Therapy
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Therapy including Attachment Based
Approach, Relational, and Interpersonal Process
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Vanessa Rivas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #78144
Specialties:
Trauma and Stress-related Experiences including Childhood Trauma, Survivors of Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Boundaries and Communication
Depression and Mood-related Disorders
Anxiety and Anxiety-related Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
Family Conflict
Anger Management
Life Transitions and Adjustments
Grief and Loss
Pa
Specialties:
Trauma and Stress-related Experiences including Childhood Trauma, Survivors of Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Boundaries and Communication
Depression and Mood-related Disorders
Anxiety and Anxiety-related Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
Family Conflict
Anger Management
Life Transitions and Adjustments
Grief and Loss
Parenting
Personal Growth
Self-esteem
Body Image
Substance Abuse
Relationship Issues
Trained In:
Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Play Therapy
Domestic Violence Certified Peer Counselor