Call us today (562) 821-1491
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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.
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
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
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