Therapist

Virtual

Vanessa Rivas, LCSW

Adolescents, Adults

Specializes in Abuse (Physical, Sexual, etc.) ADHD Adoption Issues Anxiety Autism/PDD/Asperger's Behavior Modification Biofeedback Bipolar Disorder Brief Solution Focused Compulsive Gambling Cultural/Ethnic Issues Depression Developmental Disabilities Dissociative Disorders Divorce/Blended Family Issues Domestic Violence Eating Disorders End of Life Issues Grief/Bereavement HIV/AIDS Hypnosis Learning Disabilities LGBTQ + Issues and Concerns Medical Illness/Disease Management Men's Issues Military/Veterans Trea

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My name is Vanessa Rivas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a master’s degree in Social Work in 2010 and received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Chicano/a Studies from California State University, Northridge.

As an LCSW with a background in ethnic studies, my passion for healing is rooted in community, human dignity, and supporting children, adults, and their families through the challenges of social change. My experience includes working as a strengths-based mental health therapist in various nonprofit community settings, as well as medical settings serving communities in need.

With over 16 years of experience in mental health, my purpose is to create a safe healing experience for anyone seeking to heal past trauma, break intergenerational cycles, and develop greater self-awareness as they work toward an honest, healthy, and purposeful life. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and their families to develop a deeper understanding of their individual and relational experiences.

My areas of expertise include generational violence and trauma, family systems, foster care, domestic violence, probation, incarceration, anxiety, and depression. In my practice, I will create an individualized treatment plan that supports your healing journey and meets your needs, using culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental, and educational approaches and therapeutic modalities.

About Vanessa Rivas

LOCATION Vanessa Rivas, LCSW, San Francisco

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Adolescents Adults

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English Spanish

Education:

Master of Social Work (MSW) (University of Southern California)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) (California State University, Northridge)

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Aetna Alameda Alliance Anthem Blue Shield Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc CCA Cigna ComPsych Curative Health Net Health Plan San Mateo Kaiser Provider Network of America San Francisco Health Plan United Behavioral Health VHP WELLFLEET

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Missed and Late Cancel Office Policy: Our office requires two full business days’ notice (48 hours) to cancel or reschedule your appointment or your credit card will be charged a late cancellation fee. Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays are not counted as business days (i.e., if you have an appointment on Monday at 11:00 am, and you wish to change it without penalty, you would need to call our office on the preceding Thursday morning before 11:00 a.m. to avoid the late cancellation fee). The late cancellation fee is $150 for a session with a psychiatrist, or $100 for a session with a psychologist or master’s level therapist. If you are not present at the start time of your scheduled appointment, it may be marked as missed by your provider. Unfortunately, we cannot bill your insurance for late cancellations, missed sessions, and appointments with too little time. We apologize that there are no exceptions to the late cancellation policy.

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