- Warm direct style
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal-focused plans
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera brings a practical, person-centered approach to therapy. She is Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW, and she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and sleep difficulties. Her style is warm and direct, with a bit of humor to ease tense moments.
She spent many years as an active duty Army Soldier and officer, including work inside Military Treatment Facilities and with community partners. That experience informs how she helps people cope with trauma, combat-related stress, and the day-to-day pressures that follow service. She also supports those facing parenting challenges and transitions like adoption or blended family adjustments.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and skills from acceptance-oriented practices. Clients work together with her to build a plan, try strategies between sessions, and track progress over time.
Dr. Rivera also uses evidence-based methods for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. She describes therapy as collaborative - the person in treatment sets the destination and she helps navigate the route. Her tone is honest, kind, and straightforward.
She provides services in Georgia and holds clinical social work licenses in North Carolina and Georgia. Therapy is offered in English and is intended for adults over 18, with specific behavior-focused services available for children under 18 who have a diagnosed neurological condition.
Practical details are handled up front, including scheduling and a cancellation policy. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the posted availability.
How certain approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them. In practice this often means setting small, values-based goals and trying experiments between sessions to build a more meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It usually includes simple exercises and homework to change sleep habits, reduce worry, or ease low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach used to process painful memories; in sessions the therapist and client work together to safely revisit distressing experiences and reduce their emotional hold.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That can mean layering techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what is needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for continuity of care and for practicing new sleep or coping strategies in their everyday routine.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, humorous, and interactive. She listens without judgment and combines practical skill-building with honest, supportive feedback.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and spent 22 years as an active duty Army Soldier and officer, including work in Military Treatment Facilities and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and maintains clinical social work licenses in North Carolina and Georgia; she is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.