Where Pedro stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 132213
- NPI
- 1982203956
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Self-esteem work
About Pedro
Pedro Rivas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Pedro also supports people facing attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
Pedro focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions are direct and goal-oriented. He helps people sort what matters most and pick small steps they can try between meetings.
In the room he pays attention to how relationships shape behavior. That includes patterns like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or staying stuck around someone else’s moods or drinking. He talks through how these patterns formed and what might change them.
Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address thought patterns, emotion regulation, and relationship habits. He will work with clients to build clearer boundaries, stronger self-respect, and better ways to communicate. Progress often focuses on short, practical changes rather than broad promises.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in California. The practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches for tackling relationship patterns and mood
Pedro draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. One common approach addresses unhelpful thinking patterns by naming them and practicing different responses; this helps reduce anxiety and negative self-talk. Another approach targets emotion regulation and behavior change, teaching practical skills to manage anger, low mood, and intense reactions so daily life feels more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pedro treats therapy as collaborative - he will review how you respond to different strategies and adjust plans based on your goals and preferences. Together you decide which techniques to try and how to pace them so they fit your life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make attending sessions easier by fitting them around work or caregiving, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. Many people find that remote sessions help keep momentum between appointments while still focusing on practical changes.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to codependency?
He supports people who struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or losing themselves in relationships.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Pedro keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on small steps and clearer communication rather than lengthy theory.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.