- Stress and depression
- LGBT concerns
- Communication skills
About Pedro
Pedro Rivas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, sexuality, social anxiety and workplace difficulties.
Pedro uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most in a client’s life. He listens for how guilt or shame show up day to day and helps people name the feelings behind their reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps that can reduce overwhelming thoughts and make decision-making clearer.
He adapts the pace to each person. That might mean short-term work on a specific problem or more ongoing sessions to change long-standing patterns. Pedro pays attention to relationships and how past hurts affect present behavior, including struggles with codependency and attachment wounds.
In sessions he offers tools to improve communication and manage anger when it arises. He helps people practice clearer boundaries and greater self-respect, and supports exploration of sexuality and LGBT-related concerns without judgment. He also works with social anxiety and workplace stress to help clients handle everyday interactions more easily.
People can expect direct, plain talk about feelings and choices. Pedro asks questions that bring hidden assumptions into view and suggests small experiments people can try between sessions. He uses what unfolds in conversation to shape the next step together.
Evidence-based approaches for shame and everyday stress
Pedro draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques to help people address shame, anxiety, and low self-esteem. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to see what changes in daily life. This helps when shame or guilt lead to avoidance or harsh self-judgment.Another approach looks at relationships and attachment patterns. It examines how early or current relationship dynamics affect how someone reacts under stress, including codependent behaviors and difficulties with communication. This kind of work is useful for people who notice repeated patterns that keep causing the same pain.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Pedro collaborates with each person to decide which approach fits their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans as those goals evolve. That collaborative stance helps people test what feels useful rather than committing to a single path upfront.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so regular check-ins are easier to keep. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm available options before booking. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online sessions to maintain steady progress while accommodating day-to-day life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he work with?
He supports people dealing with guilt or shame linked to relationships, family, sexuality, and past actions.
How does he approach feelings of guilt?
He uses direct conversation to identify the feelings behind guilt and suggests practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts.
What experience does he bring?
Pedro has five years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.