Antonio L. Rivera

LCSW, 25 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

I’ve had the privilege of supporting others for 25 years, which has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges and stressors people of all ages face. I have expereince working with people living with addictions, teenagers, couples, and anxiety. Through this experience, I’ve developed a strong ability to offer meaningful assistance. I use a relational approach combined with Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to help individuals find relief and foster personal growth.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Everyone is unique and has their own way of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them. In our first session, you can expect me to listen attentively and ask questions to better understand your experience. I’ll also take the time to explain my counseling approach and answer any questions you might have.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Throughout my experience, I have developed the ability to help individuals recognize and understand their own patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Getting along with ourselves and others can be challenging, often leaving us feeling confused and frustrated. It can create uncertainty and self-doubt, especially when we're trying to navigate our thoughts and emotions while dealing with life's stresses. While having structure, expectations, and standards is important for daily life, we sometimes don’t realize we’re sacrificing our well-being or others' in the process. Imagine needing to paint a room—you could probably figure it out and do it yourself. But with someone to help, it would be easier and done more quickly. That’s where I come in: I’m here to help you create and manage the life you want, without judgment or criticism. Together, we can work through it and find the path that works for you.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Addiction

Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 786 Grange Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Virtual

My treatment methods

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

REBT is an interactive therapy approach, the client and I work together to identify and challenge negative thought patterns to lead to negative feeling and behaviors.

Relational

A focus is centered on the relationship patterns a person has with themselves and others.

, 60 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

November 12, 2025

uses examples and real world experience to make points. doesn't overwhelm you with clunky words or concepts. will use his own life experience and perceptions to add clash with yours. I know a substantial amount of information about his lifestyle as opposed to the typical one-way discourse that is impersonal and somewhat cold.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Antonio

November 10, 2025

I truly appreciated my session with Antonio. I felt comfortable to open up to him and get feedback in a way that was relatable.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Antonio

November 10, 2025

I was skeptical on starting therapy , he really made me feel welcomed and I’m looking forward to continuing therapy

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Antonio