- Stress management
- Depression support
- LGBT related issues
About Arianna
Arianna Rivera is a Colorado licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and difficulty coping with life changes. Arianna helps clients talk through what is weighing on them and figure out practical next steps.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding what led to current feelings and on developing skills to manage day-to-day strain. She pays attention to how relationships, identity, and life transitions affect mood and behavior.
Arianna has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns beyond the core areas listed above. That includes issues such as abandonment, attachment-related difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, and problems with communication and commitment. She also has experience with the stresses that come from aging and blended family situations.
In session she encourages honest reflection and practical problem solving. Conversations aim to clarify patterns that maintain guilt, shame, or avoidance, and to test small changes that feel doable. Work may include learning new ways to name feelings and to set boundaries that protect wellbeing.
People who choose to work with Arianna typically want clear, steady guidance and hands-on strategies. She asks about each person's goals and adjusts the focus as progress is made. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session to get started.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used in clinical practice include cognitive-behavioral methods and skills-based coaching. Cognitive-behavioral methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Skills-based coaching focuses on concrete tools such as stress management, communication practice, and setting boundaries that ease day-to-day strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking what feels useful, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting as needed together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or for sessions that do not require video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and activities to what works practically for each person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on understanding patterns and developing day-to-day skills to manage emotions and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.