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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Maria
Maria Rivera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in North Carolina and has 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and self-esteem. She uses approaches she describes in her own terms, and she works from the view that each person knows their story and their strengths.
Rivera places emphasis on practical work in sessions. She listens for what matters most to the client and helps people talk through current problems. Sessions include goal-focused conversation and skills practice drawn from methods such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies.
Her practice also attends to a range of related concerns. She addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body-image challenges. She helps people manage communication problems, commitment and control issues, and challenges tied to aging or cancer.
Rivera uses client-centered techniques that keep the person’s perspective central. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused work to set short-term goals. These approaches aim to make sessions concrete and useful for everyday life.
People who want to begin can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. She asks about what a person has tried already and builds on those strengths while introducing practical strategies to cope with stress and change.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems like chronic pain or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of care. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences and what has helped before. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical advantage of working remotely can include fitting sessions into a work break, reducing travel time, and making shorter check-ins easier when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills, track progress toward goals, and support coping with stress and life transitions. Clients are advised to check available session options and scheduling details when they sign up.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, eating concerns, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation and combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.