Providing Telehealth Session Only. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have provided individual therapy throughout Los Angeles County for over 10 years to children, adolescents, and adults. I have a passion for working with teenagers and adults who have a willingness to grow, change, and evolve. My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, nonjudgmental, and strengths based. Treatment experience ranges on a variety of topics such as family dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. In addition, I have experience with home health/ hospice patients and end of life treatment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions, Problem Solving Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused to assist clients resolve problems and identify feelings and thoughts. I enjoy providing supportive listening to clients to ensure that a therapeutic relationship is build. I obtained a master’s degree in social work from CSULB in 2010 and a LCSW in 2014. My hobbies include exercising and listening to music. I am bilingual English/Spanish speaking. I am trained to complete psychosocial evaluations for immigration cases. These include VAWA, U-Visa, and hardship evaluations. My approach is to work closely with clients, families, and their attorney to provide a thorough evaluation process in a safe and welcoming environment.
Cindy Rivas, LCSW