Keith Rivera

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience working with adults facing mental health challenges. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, with a focus on fostering critical thinking to help people master the skills needed to resolve their own issues. My approach is simple: meet people where they are with compassion, non-judgment, and honesty. I also provide mandated or court-ordered services, with extensive experience in Family Court, CPS, and Criminal Court, where I’m considered an “expert witness.”

I believe the goal of therapy is to help you think clearly enough to solve your own problems, not to depend on me indefinitely. I draw from CBT, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches, and I adjust the mix to t you rather than forcing you into one method. Expect compassion and honesty in equal measure — I'll tell you what I'm seeing, even when it's uncomfortable, because that's what actually moves people forward.

Expect a conversation, not an interrogation. We'll go over what brought you in — whether that's a legal process, a relationship, or a feeling you can't shake — and what you want to be different in a few months. If your case involves the courts, I'll also explain how documentation and reporting work so there are no surprises later. You'll leave with a clear sense of what we're working on and why.