Arlene Bagain Rivera, LPCC
Welcome
Taking the step to begin therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an act of courage and hope. Whether you’re facing depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, or struggles with stress and relationships, therapy provides a supportive space to work toward change.
Therapy is a collaborative process where we build trust and work together to help you grow, heal, and achieve your goals. While it takes time and effort, the journey can lead to profound transformation and a life worth living.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.
About Me
Since 2008, I have gained extensive counseling experience in both residential and outpatient clinical settings. I’ve worked primarily with adult, court-mandated clients recovering from substance use and co-occurring disorders, using harm reduction and strength-based approaches. My experience also includes supporting adults facing mood and behavioral challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I’ve provided individual counseling, led groups, and successfully managed the largest clinical program for a nonprofit serving San Mateo County’s Northern Peninsula for over four years.
Education
Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling,
San Francisco State University.
Bachelor of Art, Psychology, San Francisco State University.
Training
- Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training from Marsha Linehan’s Behavioral Tech, LLC. in Seattle, WA.
- 3,000+ post-graduate internship hours at Pyramid Alternatives, Inc. in Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.
Professional Affiliations
- California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- Santa Clara Valley Chapter (SCV-CAMFT)
- Licensed with California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
LPCC #2587
Services
Individual Sessions
50 minutes sessions held weekly, but may vary depending on your clinical need.
Availability Appointments
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Areas of Practice, Experience, and Interest:
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Coping Skills
- Cultural Ethnic Issues
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Regulation
- Grief and Loss
- Harm Reduction
- Impulse Control
- Interrelationship Effectiveness
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
Fees
Individual Therapy
Individual sessions are weekly and 50 minutes in duration.
I offer a competitive rate. Limited sliding scale slots are available if you cannot afford my full fee due to financial hardship.
Contact me now for your free 15 minute phone consultation and to discuss rates for service.
Payment
Payments are due at the time services are rendered, usually at the beginning of each session.I accept cash, checks, debit / major credit cards(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
Cancellation Policy
Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Any cancellations without 24 hours advance notice will be charged the full session fee.
Insurance
I can work with you as an out-of-network provider. Reimbursement rates and insurance deductibles vary. Please contact your insurance company to find out more about your health coverage. I can provide a monthly statement or invoice of charges for services rendered.
Contact
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