Hello, I am so happy you are here! My name is Tiffany De La Riva and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I specialize in supporting others experiencing anxiety and grief . My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to participate in therapy as they are. In order to address underlying issues it is important that we be our most authentic selves. I have 6 years of experience working with teenagers and adults experiencing life transitions, grief, anxiety, and relationship issues. Reaching out for help when experiencing life's lows can be very difficult as often times we may not want others to know of our challenges, worries, and fears; however, as scary as it may be, it is so necessary as everyone deserves to feel heard and understood. I praise you for starting your healing journey and hope to lend you a helping hand towards inner healing and personal growth.
During our intake session, I will ask you questions regarding your past mental health history, family history, and current reasons for seeking treatment. Together, we will decide if we are a good fit, or if you would benefit from meeting with another provider.
My biggest strength as a therapist is my passion for this field of work. I genuinely look forward to meeting new people and learning about their stories. I am most passionate about working with teens and adults experiencing grief/loss, anxiety, and life transitions (becoming a parent, navigating college, etc).
I am trained in DBT therapy, and utilize this form of treatment to help clients learn grounding and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I am a certified grief counselor, and am passionate about working with clients who are experiencing grief and loss.