Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Pedro works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Pedro
Pedro Rivas is a licensed clinical social worker in California with five years of professional experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Pedro also supports those navigating LGBT concerns and issues around motivation and confidence.
He uses a respectful and compassionate style in sessions. Conversations and any plan are tailored to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Pedro pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment and codependency. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Work-related stress and social anxiety are common topics he helps people unpack.
Therapy with Pedro involves talking through what matters most and trying manageable behavior changes. He encourages self-reflection while offering concrete coping skills. Progress is approached in small, steady steps so change feels doable.
Pedro aims to create a supportive space where people feel understood and empowered to act. He respects each person’s identity and tailors the pace and focus of work to match individual goals. Taking the first step can be hard, and he helps people move forward at their own speed.
What Pedro works with
Everything Pedro lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Pedro's practice.
Approaches and how online therapy fits
Pedro draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice thinking patterns that feed anger or anxiety and try different, more helpful ways of responding. These methods are useful for stress, social anxiety, and self-critical thinking.He also emphasizes behavioral strategies that encourage small, repeatable actions. That can include short practices for calming the body, graded exposure to reduce avoidance, or step-by-step communication rehearsals to improve workplace or relationship interactions. These approaches help with anger management, self-esteem, and workplace issues.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted as work progresses so clients feel the approach fits their life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Pedro
What concerns does Pedro help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses LGBT-related concerns and confidence or motivation issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are respectful and compassionate, with a focus on plain talk and practical steps tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
Pedro has five years of professional experience working with people on issues like anger, anxiety, and depression.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Pedro meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.