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Raven Rivera

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Raven, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s complexities and move toward healing and growth. I believe in creating a warm, genuine connection where you feel safe, understood, and supported. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work alongside you to help you build insight, foster resilience, and make meaningful changes that enhance your overall well-being and quality of life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and thoughtfully tailored to each person I work with. I aim to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Grounded in a client-centered perspective, I work alongside you to honor your unique needs, strengths, and goals while fostering meaningful, lasting change. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you gain insight into patterns, support nervous system regulation, and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.

What you can expect from me

The first session is a chance for us to connect and begin understanding what’s been bringing you in. We’ll explore your current experiences, what you’d like to work toward, and the kind of support that feels most helpful to you. I strive to create a warm, comfortable space where you can share openly at your own pace, and come away with a clearer sense of next steps and how we can move forward together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois - Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Indiana, Illinois, Arizona), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Behavioral Activation (BA), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    680 North Lake Shore Drive
    Chicago, IL 60611