Jerry Rivas (He/Him)

AMFT
Accepting Clients

As a queer, Latino, first-generation therapist, I am passionate in providing you with a compassionate space to show up authentically.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Dr. Jose Guerra, PSY32906

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in Somatic Psychology and provide therapy in both English and Spanish for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth and adults. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood trauma, and relationship/attachment challenges.

My Background and Approach

My approach blends Psychodynamic, Somatic, Sensorimotor, and Focus-Oriented Psychotherapy, using both both body-based and talk therapy techniques to help clients heal from trauma and step into their most authentic lives. If you are interested in working somatically or feel that I may offer you the welcoming and safe space to start your healing journey, feel free to reach out for a consultation so that we can explore our next steps together. I would be honored to join you on this healing process with you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have many years of experience working with LGBT transitional aged youth and youth and children in the foster care system. I have also worked at low-income Latinx community mental health clinics providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. As a suicide prevention crisis counselor, I have supported individuals through moments of crisis and helped them reconnect with their lives.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

Reach out to Jerry