- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia, North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of clinical experience and a background in military service. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on problems many parents face, such as stress, sleep struggles, anger, and changes in family life.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to help people sort through thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR when trauma or overwhelming feelings are present. Dr. Rivera has worked in Military Treatment Facilities and with community partners during her years of service.
That work included helping people manage combat-related stress and the fallout from traumatic experiences. She now offers counseling for adults and some behavior therapy services for children with neurological diagnoses, when appropriate. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
She balances warmth and humor with honest feedback. Together she and the client set clear goals and track progress over time, adjusting the plan as needed. Her practice offers multiple online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary depending on location and schedule. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.
What Natalia works with
Everything Natalia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Natalia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Natalia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit parenting challenges
Dr. Rivera commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and parenting frustration. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the parent's experience so they can find their own solutions and regain confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays focused on their priorities and real-life parenting needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting routine and to keep progress steady over time.
Questions people ask about Natalia
What parenting and family concerns can be addressed?
She helps with common parenting stresses such as sleep problems, behavior challenges, blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and managing life changes that affect family routines.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is warm, direct, and interactive. Sessions mix practical skills from cognitive behavioral approaches with a client-centered, accepting stance.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and a long history of working within military treatment settings and with community partners to address trauma and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia. Her listed practice location is Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.
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