- Trauma informed
- Practical skills
- Collaborative planning
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a practical and down-to-earth style to therapy. She uses clear, direct conversation and a bit of humor to help people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and other life changes. Dr. Rivera holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults.
Before moving into civilian practice, she spent 22 years on active duty in the U.S. Army and worked as an officer in Military Treatment Facilities. That background shaped her focus on trauma, combat-related stress, and military sexual trauma, and it informs how she supports people coping with crises or disaster-related impacts.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She favors straightforward feedback delivered kindly, and she encourages collaboration on clear goals. Sessions mix cognitive-behavioral strategies with client-centered and acceptance-based ideas to help people change unhelpful patterns and build practical skills.
Dr. Rivera also uses approaches drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when they fit a person’s needs. She will work with each person to create a focused plan and track progress over time, adjusting the plan when necessary.
She provides services to adults in Georgia and communicates in English. People who want to start meet a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s calendar. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based choices. It uses simple exercises to build willingness to act toward what matters, even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories by using structured sets of bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall when appropriate.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then suggest which methods might fit best. Together they will try techniques, check progress, and adjust the plan so therapy stays useful and focused.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to virtual meetings and homework between sessions, letting people practice skills between appointments and bring real situations into therapy for immediate feedback.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Dr. Rivera help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm, interactive, and straightforward with a touch of humor. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and served 22 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, working in Military Treatment Facilities and with community partners.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.