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Bethsaida Rivera

Bethsaida Rivera

LPC

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC014025
Experience
17 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Skills-based therapy
    • Spanish speaking

    About Bethsaida

    Bethsaida Rivera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Her work aims to help people build tools they can use in daily life.

    She often blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to what a person wants to change and why that change matters. The therapist listens for strengths and uses them to guide next steps.

    Her experience includes supporting people affected by military and veteran issues. She uses clear, step-by-step strategies to address difficult memories, coping patterns, and problems that interfere with everyday functioning. Practical skills and steady progress are central to her approach.

    Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is working and what isn’t. She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where people can try new ways of handling stress and strong emotions. The pace is set by the person in therapy.

    Bethsaida emphasizes hope and skill-building rather than quick fixes. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to practice the tools needed to reach them. Her focus is on steady change that fits into everyday life.

  2. How therapy approaches shape online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build commitment and small achievable goals.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and cope with strong emotions.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy, known as DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors get in the way of daily life.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which method or combination will fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and needs evolve.

    Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule sessions during breaks or between other commitments. It also allows people to focus on practicing skills in the settings where they live and work.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    Bethsaida works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on issues related to veterans and armed forces experience.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical, blending Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to find useful tools and next steps.

    What is her background and experience?

    She holds a Pennsylvania LPC credential and has 17 years of professional experience in the mental health field.

    Where is she licensed and practicing?

    She is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC and practices with that credential in mind.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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