Therapist profile
Latoya Rivers, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Virginia LCSW
About Latoya
Latoya Rivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia with three years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and for residents within Virginia.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as the basis of her work. In practical terms that means sessions start with what matters to the individual and build from their strengths. Conversations aim to identify small, realistic steps toward clearer decisions and less overwhelm.
Latoya describes her role as collaborative. She listens to the situation a person brings, clarifies goals, and offers feedback and strategies based on those goals. This can include communication ideas, ways to manage anger, or steps to handle major life changes such as separation or caregiving stress.
People who come to her can expect direct, short-term problem solving alongside deeper reflection when it’s needed. She often focuses on what can change now rather than long timelines. That approach can help with parenting strain, persistent worry about a relationship, or career crossroads.
Practical matters are straightforward: she holds a Virginia LCSW credential and works only with clients located in Virginia. Sessions are conducted in English and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective. The therapist listens for what matters most, reflects that back, and helps people make choices based on their values. This approach is useful for relationship questions, parenting stress, and when someone needs clearer self-understanding.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. Sessions often look for exceptions to a problem and build on what already works. That makes it suitable for coping with life changes, career decisions, and short-term concerns like managing anger or improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, solution-focused tasks, or a mix of both. Goals, preferences, and daily life needs shape that choice rather than a fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific session formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use the format that best matches a person's routine, technology, and goals so sessions fit more naturally into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, grief, career questions, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered and solution-focused methods to identify strengths and small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW in Virginia and sees clients who are located in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients and works only with people located in Virginia.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started with a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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