Novena Riojas, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 9 years in practice

Novena Riojas is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with nine years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 086683 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1255611265 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Novena

Novena Riojas is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, and issues with self-esteem. She also helps clients who want coaching-style guidance to build motivation and confidence.

Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. She listens for strengths and practical resources that can be used right away.

Background and approach

Sessions are framed around small, doable steps rather than waiting for big changes to happen all at once. Novena uses clear, straightforward conversation to address relationship concerns and communication problems. When guilt, shame, or social anxiety come up, she helps people name what’s happening and try out different responses in day-to-day situations.

That makes progress easier to see. People who prefer a cooperative, action-focused style often find her approach useful. She mixes supportive coaching with attention to emotions and behavior so clients can work toward specific goals.

The pace is set together, and tasks between sessions are common. She offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. The practice includes multiple session formats to fit varied schedules and lifestyles, and sessions are scheduled based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Novena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Practical approaches for online support

Novena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear, usable change. One approach focuses on building small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety and lift mood. It helps people practice new habits, manage worry, and rebuild confidence through repeated, manageable actions. Another common approach centers on improving communication and problem solving in relationships. This method teaches simple ways to name needs, set boundaries, and try different responses in real interactions to reduce conflict and increase connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Novena will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or when scheduling needs to be flexible. These options make it possible to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats to see what works best.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Novena help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for strengths and suggests doable steps to try between sessions.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, and motivation challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices with that credential in the New York area.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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