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Ana Vivar

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My name is Ana Vivar and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 11 years of experience working with families and children who have experienced trauma, neglect, emotional abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, foster care as well as drug-endangered children. My practice is guided by attachment theory, as I believe that emotional connection is a fundamental human need.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in client-centered therapy, which emphasizes creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients explore and strengthen their emotional connections, fostering deeper understanding, healing, and growth in their relationships with themselves and others. I also utilize (CBT) techniques and Solution Focused Therapy as needed, tailoring my approach to each client's unique goals and needs.

What you can expect from our first session

I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My communication style fosters trust, openness, and collaboration, empowering clients to navigate challenges and work toward their desired treatment goals.


Ana's style is

Affirming
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Ana accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Ana

MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Los Angeles
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Latinx
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Play