Maria Rivera, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 15 years in practice

Maria Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C007456 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1003197633 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Maria

Maria Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and trauma. Maria speaks English and focuses on clear, practical steps that clients can use between sessions.

Maria believes people know their own stories and carry strengths that help them move forward. In sessions she listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward methods to build coping skills and reduce overwhelm. Her background includes work with grief, anger, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and parenting stress. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.

That range helps her tailor support to the situation a person brings. Maria draws from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She explains techniques in everyday language and helps people practice them during and between appointments.

Sessions may include skill-building, goal setting, and tracking small changes over time. Maria aims to make the work realistic and manageable so progress can fit into a busy life. She encourages those who are ready to take the first step toward change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Maria names

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Online support

Online approaches that fit your goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on values and small, consistent actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is helpful for longer, skill-focused work while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, caregiving, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can Maria help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related challenges such as body image and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Maria listens, helps set goals, and teaches skills people can use between appointments.

What experience does she bring?

Maria has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and provides services to people in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

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