- CBT
- DBT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Bethsaida
Bethsaida Rivera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a focus on issues affecting veterans and people from the armed forces. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns. That can mean learning skills to manage strong emotions, breaking cycles tied to substance use, or practicing ways to rethink upsetting thoughts. In sessions she guides practical exercises and conversations rather than relying on abstract theory.
When anger comes up, she helps people recognize triggers and notice how their body and thinking react. She practices short, teachable skills so moments of irritation don’t automatically become bigger conflicts. The aim is better control over reactions and clearer choices about what to do next.
With trauma and abuse histories, the work is paced to match what the person can tolerate. She mixes structured skill-building with space to talk through difficult memories. For addictive behavior the focus often includes motivation, relapse prevention, and steps to rebuild daily routines.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That combination supports concrete skill practice, emotion regulation, and strengthening reasons to change. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger alive. CBT focuses on short exercises and homework that fit into daily life and often helps with anxiety, low mood, and anger patterns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds specific emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. DBT offers straightforward tools for calming strong reactions and improving communication when frustration builds. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their reasons to change, which is useful for addictions and any behavior someone wants to shift.
Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will review goals, preferences, and what's been tried before, then suggest an approach to try together. The plan can be adjusted as work progresses so the method matches real needs.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different formats also let people pick a setup that suits their day-to-day life, whether that means a focused skills session or a longer discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also works with veteran and armed forces concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods that focus on skills and behavior change. Sessions mix teaching, practice, and conversation to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in the mental health field. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, addiction, and anger-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. The sign-up flow includes details on how sessions are run.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and allows scheduling the initial appointment.