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Terry Rivera

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

For the past ten years (mostly in private practice) I've helped adults and teens manage the inevitable difficulties of life and make choices (in life and in relationship) which honor their true needs and desires.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is informed by an Existential-Humanistic perspective, honoring our universal needs for authenticity, connection, and purpose. This means our work together will often focus on identifying your truth, engaging more deeply and honestly with the people you love, and taking action toward a life in alignment with your values and dreams.

What you can expect from me

I invite you to unload your burden and catch your breath. I’ll help you sort through any frustration, pain, or anxiety you’re feeling, allowing you to gain the clarity to lay out the path forward. Through guided exploration and my direct, compassionate feedback you’ll develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation and grow your capacity to handle (or tackle!) life’s inevitable obstacles. I am grateful to say I have witnessed profound change in my clients. When one reconnects with their strength, self compassion, and courage in a safe environment, healing and growth are truly possible.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Sonoma State University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at University of California San Diego
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Experiential, Somatic, Psychodynamic, Multidimensional Family, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational, Play, Attachment Based, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parent Management Training (PMT), Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Gestalt
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1368 Lincoln Avenue Ste 214
    San Rafael, CA 94901