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Bernadette Rivero

(she/her/hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Family Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

My name is Bernadette Rivero and I am a first generation American born to two immigrant parents. I find fulfillment in helping others navigate multicultural identities and breaking intergenerational patterns. I would love to support you in your exploration and healing. I wholeheartedly acknowledge that working on our mental health is a luxury and a privilege that is not afforded to everyone

A bit about my approach to therapy

As a Filipino woman and therapist, I use an intersectional approach so we can explore the impacts of areas like identity (race, sexuality, gender), family, and environment. I focus on creating a safe and affirming space for you to begin to heal. I am an expressive therapist who does not sit in silence with you. I listen and pull relevant real-life examples while exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I use my clinical training and lived experience to provide culturally attuned and highly specialized therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, negative self-talk, family dynamics, intergenerational cycles, race relations, or world events, I will work diligently with you to develop an awareness and understanding of these aspects of your life. I will empower you to create and build upon a positive and healthy transformation. I understand how difficult the process of therapy can be and I will be there to support you through what can be a complicated, yet fulfilling and life-changing journey.


Bernadette's style is

Inquisitive
Holistic
Empowering

Insurance carriers Bernadette accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Bernadette

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois - Chicago
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Strength-Based, Humanistic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, and Trauma Focused CBT