- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- LGBT issues
About Pedro
Pedro Rivas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports those dealing with attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, men’s issues, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace struggles.
Pedro keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He focuses on clear, focused conversation and specific steps that can be tried between meetings. Sessions prioritize understanding what feels hard in social situations and finding small changes that reduce overwhelm. He aims to help people build confidence in facing feared situations and improve daily functioning.
His approach is collaborative. Pedro listens to what matters most to each person and shapes the work around those goals. He pays attention to patterns in relationships and behavior that keep problems repeating, and then helps people test new ways of relating and acting.
Pedro draws on evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns. He helps people break down anxious moments into manageable parts and practice skills that lower intensity over time. He also supports improving self-talk and repairing communication habits.
People who prefer direct, practical conversation about emotions and behavior often find his style a straightforward fit. To begin, clients select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on anxiety and mood. One common method helps people break anxious moments into smaller parts to identify triggers, thoughts, and physical reactions. This makes it easier to test small, manageable changes and reduce avoidance over time. Another approach works on communication and relationship patterns by noticing repeated cycles and practicing new responses that improve interactions and reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Pedro will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work matches the client’s needs and pace.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between other commitments. The therapist will explain how sessions are run and what to expect when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as social anxiety and phobia and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with focused conversation and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.