Richard Rivera
New Jersey LCSW using client-centered and solution-focused methods
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About
Richard Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 40 years of professional practice addressing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and major life transitions. His additional focus areas include forgiveness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress, and he brings sustained attention to the practical and emotional elements of coping with change.
He works from a stance that honors the client as the primary expert on their own life, building on existing strengths and personal knowledge to guide therapeutic decisions. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside client-centered values to map concrete steps, clarify goals, and prioritize what matters most to each person.
Richard adopts a collaborative approach aimed at supporting people as they take steps toward change. He acknowledges the courage involved in facing loss and reorienting toward a more meaningful direction, and he seeks to empower clients through steady, experience-informed guidance across a wide range of life challenges.
He works from a stance that honors the client as the primary expert on their own life, building on existing strengths and personal knowledge to guide therapeutic decisions. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside client-centered values to map concrete steps, clarify goals, and prioritize what matters most to each person.
Richard adopts a collaborative approach aimed at supporting people as they take steps toward change. He acknowledges the courage involved in facing loss and reorienting toward a more meaningful direction, and he seeks to empower clients through steady, experience-informed guidance across a wide range of life challenges.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Coping with life changes
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC01028000
- NPI Number: 1275092504
- License: LCSW (New Jersey)
Remote Counseling and Support
Richard Rivera combines client-centered therapy with solution-focused strategies in online work. The client-centered element emphasizes the individual's own perspective and strengths, shaping sessions around what the person knows about their life. Solution-focused work adds an emphasis on identifying specific, practical steps and short-term goals to address immediate concerns.This blend can fit people who want a collaborative process that both validates their experience and generates concrete options for moving forward. Richard applies these approaches to areas such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, coping with life changes, forgiveness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
Remote sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He is licensed in New Jersey and the profile indicates he accepts international clients, allowing for remote collaboration across different locations.
What is Richard Rivera's clinical experience?
He has 40 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What credentials does he hold?
Richard Rivera is an LCSW. His license is listed as NJ LCSW 44SC01028000.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in New Jersey.
How can people work with him remotely?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates he accepts international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Richard Rivera?
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