Therapist profile
Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW
Dr. Natalia Rivera - LCSW, Stress and Trauma
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- ACT and CBT
- EMDR approaches
- Parenting concerns
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Georgia with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and coping with life changes. She also addresses adoption and foster care, blended family issues, communication problems, and related concerns.
Dr. Rivera spent over two decades on active duty in the U.S. Army, including work as an officer in Military Treatment Facilities. That background shaped her experience with combat and military sexual trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and combat operational stress. She has worked with a wide range of concerns across many settings and brings that perspective into civilian practice.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on problem solving. She uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, accept difficult emotions, and learn new coping skills.
Dr. Rivera uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered work, dialectical behavior ideas, and EMDR when appropriate. She works with adults over 18 and provides applied behavior services for children under 18 only when a neurological diagnosis is documented.
Practical details: sessions are provided from Georgia and conducted in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing specific thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach aimed at processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it is commonly used for trauma and abuse related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend approaches or a mix of methods. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what is helping and what is not.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions fit into daily life more easily because they reduce travel and can be scheduled around work or childcare. Shorter check-ins can be arranged when needed, and phone or lower-bandwidth options can help when internet speed is limited. Licensed professionals aim to make therapy practical and reachable while matching the approach to each person's needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and direct, using practical problem-solving and skills practice. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive and behavioral techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of post-qualification experience and over 22 years of military service working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia. She practices from Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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