Riva Gardner, LCSW

Is it hard to control the stress? Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unmotivated? Or perhaps you are a parent seeking therapy for your teen? Life can be extremely hard at times, but you don't have to remain feeling stuck. Psychotherapy can help process what is weighing you down, tap into strengths, build resilience, and develop new skills to manage life's challenges with greater ease. About Me Riva Gardner, LCSW is here to help you feel good again! I have 10+ years of experience working with children, youth, and families in community mental health, outpatient, and school-based settings to improve mental health. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work - Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities from Columbia University. I am licensed in the state of California and TEAM-CBT level 3 certified. I offer psychotherapy to individuals ages 12+ in-person or online via Telehealth and have expertise in providing therapy for teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, adverse experiences/trauma, stress, and overwhelming feelings. My Approach I work collaboratively with clients to set personalized therapy goals that target unique challenges and provide relief. I use evidence-based therapy methods: primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as eclectic, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, strengths-based, mindful practices tailoring therapy to each client with focus on progress toward individualized therapy goals developed together during the initial assessment. I explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact one another to assist clients in developing healthy strategies to manage and reduce symptoms. Clients leave therapy with tools to improve mental health here and now, so they can focus on feeling good again. Contact Contact me today to schedule your free 15 minute initial consultation, an initial assessment, or therapy session. You can contact me at my office at (510) 210-3712, via email at rivagardner@beherenowpsych.com, or through the "Request Appointment" option above. Existing clients, may contact me directly or use "Client Portal" above to request an appointment.