- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Family concerns
About Richard
Richard Rivera is an LCSW with 40 years of practice in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, family conflict, grief, and major life changes. He emphasizes clients' strengths and treats each person as the expert in their own story. He offers steady support while people take the first steps toward change.
Richard uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Many clients find this method useful when dealing with grief, shifting family roles, or recovering from traumatic events.
Over four decades of work has given him experience with a wide range of life challenges. He focuses on helping people rebuild routine, reconnect with what matters, and find forward momentum after setbacks. He also helps people think about forgiveness and life purpose when those topics are relevant.
Sessions tend to center on the client’s goals and strengths. Richard checks in about what’s working and refines the plan as progress is made. He aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.
People who reach out can expect a calm presence and practical guidance. He frames change as a step-by-step process and supports people as they try new ways of responding to difficult situations.
How Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Work Online
Client-centered therapy puts the client’s experience at the center. It means the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and follows the client’s lead to build goals that matter. This approach helps when someone needs support naming feelings, making sense of a situation, or deciding what they want next.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical changes. It asks what has worked before and what a reasonable next step might be. This can be useful for stress, routine changes, or when a person needs clear, short-term strategies to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals use these methods to support people in managing grief, family concerns, stress, and other challenges without promising specific outcomes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes, plus forgiveness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a client-centered approach and uses solution-focused ideas, listening first and then helping people try practical steps toward their goals.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.