About Richard
Richard Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. He works with individuals who are trying to make sense of loss, rebuild after trauma, or find clearer purpose in life. Richard speaks English and is based in New Jersey.
Richard believes people know their own stories and brings a straightforward, respectful style to sessions.
Background and approach
He emphasizes strengths and practical steps. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on small, doable changes that add up over time. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen deeply and follow each person’s priorities.
He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and identify immediate next steps. These methods aim to make sessions feel useful from the start. Across 40 years of practice, Richard has guided people through grief, forgiveness work, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
He offers support that blends steady listening with concrete strategies. People who choose him can expect a calm, practical approach. Richard supports clients as they name their goals, try new coping skills, and build more satisfying daily routines.
How Richard’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can clarify their own goals and values. This approach helps when someone needs to process grief, explore life purpose, or find direction after a change.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. Sessions look for small, achievable actions that move a person toward clearer outcomes. This method is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and relationship problems when people want quick, usable strategies.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Richard will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means testing ways of working and adjusting plans based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to regular care. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when cameras are not desirable. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English