Mental Health Therapist

Allison L. Rivers, ASW

“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”— Brené Brown

Allison L. Rivers, ASW
Registered Associate Social Worker

Registration No. ASW125611
Mental Health Therapist
Monarchs Therapy

Supervised by:
Judith A. Verduzco, LCSW
License No. LCSW100483

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)
with Distinction

California State University, Chico
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Bachelor of Arts Social Work (BSW)
With Honors
Sociology (Minor)

California State University, Chico

Virtual throughout California

Hi, I’m Allison.

Something led you here. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, a major life transition, relationship challenges, or simply sensing that something no longer fits. Wherever you find yourself, we’ll begin there.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences, build on your strengths, and explore what feels most aligned with your values and the life that feels right for you.

I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients, young adults, and anyone exploring questions of identity, relationships, and belonging. I also have a special interest in supporting people through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, parenting, and the evolving experience of motherhood at every stage. 

  • Anxiety, Stress, & Emotional Well-Being
  • Trauma, Attachment, & Healing
  • Life Transitions & Identity Development
  • Maternal Mental Health & the Transition to Parenthood
  • Relationships, Boundaries, & Connection
  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
  • Relational Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Trauma-Conscious / Trauma-Informed Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Brainspotting (Level 1)
  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
  • Culturally Responsive Therapy
  • Somatic-Informed Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Systems-Oriented / Ecological Perspective
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work – Informed
  • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training – Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  • Brainspotting (Level 1)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Certified Financial Social Worker
  • Intergenerational Trauma Training
  • Mother-Daughter Attachment Model Training
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • California Association of School Social Workers (CASSW)
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Beyond Therapy

Outside of my work as a therapist, you'll often find me reading, writing, listening to podcasts, dancing, traveling, or exploring beautiful natural places (and yes, genuinely stopping to smell the flowers!). I love sharing good food, laughter, and meaningful conversations with friends and family, both biological and chosen. I'm endlessly curious about people, new perspectives, and what helps us build lives, relationships, and communities where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.