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Jennifer Rivera

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jennifer

As a therapist, my style embodies a warm, curious, and open approach. My focus is to create a space for you to feel welcomed and one that fosters the emotional safety to be authentically yourself. I believe that therapy can be a process of self-discovery and empowerment, while also providing and teaching the tools to address the stressors and challenges of life. I am here to support you on your journey and while my approach is gentle, I am also your biggest advocate and will provide the accountability to reach your goals and to create the life you envision for yourself.

My focus is to create a space for you to feel welcomed and one that fosters the emotional safety to be authentically yourself.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Challenging
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I like to explore the world and go on adventures. I love trying new things that include different foods, locations, hiking trails, and books.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#94586 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Concentration Child and Family Well-being, California State University, Long Beach

Jennifer Rivera, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #94586 (exp March 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Jennifer Rivera accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Jennifer Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jennifer is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jennifer’s California license number is 94586, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Jennifer Rivera has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Jennifer’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Concentration Child and Family Well-being, California State University, Long Beach. Over that time, Jennifer has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Jennifer Rivera works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jennifer spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jennifer is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jennifer Rivera draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jennifer’s style is action-oriented, challenging, empowering, exploratory, and warm. In Jennifer’s words: “My focus is to create a space for you to feel welcomed and one that fosters the emotional safety to be authentically yourself.”

Jennifer Rivera (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish.

Jennifer Rivera offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jennifer is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Jennifer Rivera is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jennifer will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Jennifer’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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