Dr. Natalia Rivera, LCSW, CSW
Warm, direct support with military-informed experience
- Trauma and stress support
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Honest compassionate guidance
About Dr. Natalia Rivera
Dr. Natalia Rivera, DSW, LCSW, CSW, CADC is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and Georgia with 13 years of experience. She brings extensive military experience as well, including 22 years as an active duty U.S. Army Soldier and over 12 years serving as an Army Officer supporting care within Military Treatment Facilities and alongside community partners. Across her career, she has worked with people of different ages and a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, self-harm, conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Within the U.S. Army, her specialty focused on combat and military sexual trauma-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Combat Operational Stress.
Dr. Rivera currently provides counseling services for adults over 18. She also offers behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children under 18 who are diagnosed with a neurological condition.
Her counseling style is warm, humorous, and interactive, with an approach grounded in empathy, acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. She is nonjudgmental while also being realistic and direct, offering honest feedback in a supportive way. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, reality-based strategies, and rational-emotive counseling. Treatment is collaborative and tailored, with a shared plan that can be updated over time as goals evolve and progress is tracked.
Dr. Rivera views therapy as a guided journey in which the client sets the direction while she provides steady support and perspective along the way. Her typical availability is Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (EST), with weekends generally out of the office, though appointments may be considered case by case. She typically checks messages after 5 pm and aims to respond within 24 hours when possible. She requests three days’ notice for cancellations, and notes that the platform policy requires cancellations at least 24 hours before an appointment.
Dr. Rivera currently provides counseling services for adults over 18. She also offers behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children under 18 who are diagnosed with a neurological condition.
Her counseling style is warm, humorous, and interactive, with an approach grounded in empathy, acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. She is nonjudgmental while also being realistic and direct, offering honest feedback in a supportive way. Her work integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, reality-based strategies, and rational-emotive counseling. Treatment is collaborative and tailored, with a shared plan that can be updated over time as goals evolve and progress is tracked.
Dr. Rivera views therapy as a guided journey in which the client sets the direction while she provides steady support and perspective along the way. Her typical availability is Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (EST), with weekends generally out of the office, though appointments may be considered case by case. She typically checks messages after 5 pm and aims to respond within 24 hours when possible. She requests three days’ notice for cancellations, and notes that the platform policy requires cancellations at least 24 hours before an appointment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Natalia Rivera have?
Dr. Natalia Rivera has 13 years of experience providing therapy and counseling support.
Is Dr. Natalia Rivera a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Natalia Rivera holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia. License details are NC LCSW C009986 and GA LCSW CSW006608.
In which languages does Dr. Natalia Rivera provide therapy?
Dr. Natalia Rivera provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Natalia Rivera located?
Dr. Natalia Rivera is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Dr. Natalia Rivera as my therapist?
Sessions with Dr. Natalia Rivera are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs and schedule.
Does Dr. Natalia Rivera work with international clients?
No. Dr. Natalia Rivera does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Natalia Rivera cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical, Skills-Based Therapy Online
Dr. Natalia Rivera draws from approaches that focus on both understanding what is happening and building tools to respond differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, then practices new ways of thinking and coping that can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking steps that align with the life they want to live, which can be helpful when emotions feel stuck or overwhelming. She also incorporates EMDR, a structured approach often used for trauma-related experiences to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related reactions over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Rivera collaborates with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds so the process stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for added flexibility. This range of options can support consistency, reduce scheduling barriers, and help clients stay connected to therapy between sessions.
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