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Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW - Trauma and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Trauma and military care
- Behavioral skills focus
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Georgia with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and are intended for adults over 18.
Rivera draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered approaches. She uses practical techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and interactive, with clear goals and steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes long service in the U.S. Army, working in Military Treatment Facilities and with community partners. That experience informs work with trauma, combat-related stress, and military sexual trauma, plus issues common to first responders and veterans. She also has experience supporting people facing substance use, domestic violence, and major life disruptions.
In therapy she combines short-term skills training with longer problem-focused work. Clients can expect collaborative planning, measurable goals, and regular review of progress. That often means practicing a new coping skill, tracking how thinking patterns affect mood, and adjusting strategies when needed.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cancellation are discussed at intake. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the platform's See online therapy options button.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Rivera offers work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. ACT helps people notice values and take small actions that align with those values, which can help with avoidance and low motivation. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says to build clarity and make choices based on their own goals.Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. She will discuss goals, try specific techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process means clients try out practical strategies and then decide whether to continue those methods or try alternatives.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Expect structured sessions with concrete skill practice, planning for real-life use, and regular review of progress with flexibility to change the focus as needed.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to change thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience and served 22 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, working in Military Treatment Facilities and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and Georgia. Her listed location is Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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