Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

About Natalia

Dr. Natalia Rivera uses a practical, collaborative approach to therapy rooted in evidence-based methods. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with experience across military and community settings.

Her style is warm, direct, and interactive, and she helps people tackle common parenting and life stressors in straightforward ways. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, parenting, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, communication problems, substance concerns, and guilt and shame. Dr. Rivera combines several therapeutic tools to match each person’s needs.

Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. In sessions she uses clear explanations, practical exercises, and collaborative planning so clients can try strategies between visits. Dr.

Rivera holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Georgia and brings 13 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She offers sessions in English and provides care from her Georgia practice. She does not accept international clients.

Getting started involves a short online matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Rivera uses practical, evidence-informed methods that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they track progress and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to keep regular contact. Video calls allow face-to-face work and guided exercises, phone sessions suit brief check-ins, and live chat or text messaging can support ongoing skills practice and quick check-ins between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to real life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, communication problems, and substance-related concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is warm, direct, and interactive. Sessions mix practical exercises, open conversation, and collaborative planning tailored to each person.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has 13 years of professional experience, including work in military treatment settings and community care.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina (NC LCSW C009986) and Georgia (GA LCSW CSW006608) and provides services from Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist specifics; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Georgia, North Carolina
Languages: English

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