- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT techniques
- DBT skills
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 works with adults who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and life changes. Sessions aim to be direct and practical for people juggling busy lives.
Rivera draws on several established approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is offered to help clients accept difficult feelings while taking actions that match their values. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Her background includes long service in the U.S. Army where she worked in Military Treatment Facilities and community settings. That experience shaped her work with combat- and military sexual trauma-related stress and operational stress. She brings that experience to civilian contexts without assuming the same issues apply to every person.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She works with each client to set goals, track progress, and adjust plans when something is not working. The focus is on practical skills, clearer communication, and reducing patterns that lead to outbursts or simmering resentment.
Rivera provides services to adults and also offers behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children under 18 who have a documented neurological condition. She practices in Georgia and conducts work in English. To begin, clients use the site matching steps to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match what matters. Online ACT work often includes short exercises and regular practice tasks to try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thinking and behavior patterns that increase anger or anxiety and teaches concrete tools to change them, such as thought records and behavior experiments conducted between appointments. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used for processing traumatic memories; in an online setting it involves guided memory processing with structured steps and homework to track changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to use. Decisions are collaborative and can be adjusted if an approach does not fit well or if priorities change over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can still use practical exercises, homework, and skills practice between appointments to keep progress moving even when sessions are remote.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and direct. She combines practical skill teaching with client-centered conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and a background working in Military Treatment Facilities while on active duty in the U.S. Army.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and Georgia. She practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.