Pedro Rivas, LCSW

Licensed in California · 5 years in practice

Pedro Rivas is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 132213 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1982203956 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Pedro

Pedro Rivas is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and LGBT-related concerns. He aims to offer respectful, compassionate support and meets people where they are.

Pedro works in a straightforward, practical way. He listens first to understand what feels most urgent. Then he and the client shape short-term goals and steps that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and focused on building skills that can be used between meetings. Common topics Pedro addresses include attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and sexuality. He also helps with men’s issues, workplace stress, social anxiety, and rebuilding self-love and confidence.

He tailors discussions and plans to each person’s situation. People meet him for relief from overwhelming feelings and for help making lasting changes. He emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional support.

Pedro encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress together as therapy continues. Pedro communicates in English and provides care consistent with his role as a licensed clinical social worker. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports each person’s pace while helping them move toward clearer goals.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How therapeutic methods meet online care

Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion regulation and building communication skills. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress - these teach breathing, grounding, and short-term routines to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment patterns - this helps people recognize unhelpful interaction habits and practice clearer, calmer ways to set boundaries and ask for needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pedro treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients choose or adapt methods based on their goals, values, and what feels comfortable. He reviews progress and adjusts plans so techniques match the person’s daily life and pace.

Online sessions make this process flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, practicing new skills, or staying connected between sessions. These formats let people access regular support without travel and can be scheduled around busy days.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Pedro help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and LGBT-related issues, along with related topics like attachment and codependency.

What is his approach during sessions?

Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps. He listens first, sets short-term goals, and works on skills that can be used between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and interpersonal challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not currently taking international clients and works with people located where his California credential permits practice.

What session formats are available?

He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and availability and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; scheduling follows the platform process.

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