Therapist profile
Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW - Trauma and Anger focus
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW006608; LCSW, North Carolina / C009986
- NPI1821458720
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT strategies
- EMDR informed work
- ACT and DBT skills
About Natalia
Dr. Natalia Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with 13 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her background includes long service in the U.S. Army and roles in Military Treatment Facilities and community partnerships. That experience shaped how she approaches trauma, combat-related stress, and the ripple effects of military life. She works with adults over 18 and provides behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis for children under 18 with diagnosed neurological conditions.
Sessions are interactive and direct. She blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered principles, dialectical behavior ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR where appropriate. In practice this can mean setting concrete goals, practicing new skills, and tracking progress between meetings.
Dr. Rivera is practical about boundaries and expectations. She sets clear plans, checks in on progress, and adjusts when needed. Her style mixes honesty with approachability so clients can address frustrations, anger, and challenging patterns without judgment.
She recommends starting with a brief matching questionnaire and a first session to map priorities and next steps. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears in her work to help clarify values and build actions that matter even when emotions are strong. She also incorporates EMDR-informed steps for trauma processing when appropriate, which aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a client's goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients are invited to give feedback and to try different skills until a good fit is found.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. They also permit practicing skills in the setting where problems occur and make follow-up more convenient for people juggling work or family responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and related issues such as impulsivity and control problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is interactive and direct. She uses CBT, client-centered methods, DBT skills, ACT and EMDR components to set goals and practice new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and many additional years serving in the U.S. Army in roles supporting military treatment settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and Georgia and provides services from Georgia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to map priorities and goals.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.