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- ACT techniques
- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
About Leva
Leva Talton, LCSW, is licensed in Florida and has eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her work also addresses abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and domestic violence. Leva practices in English.
Leva describes her style as client-centered and collaborative. She prioritizes mindfulness and uses cognitive approaches alongside acceptance and commitment principles. She aims for clear, agreed-upon goals and asks clients to take an active role in treatment. Sessions emphasize practical skills and problem-solving rather than long theoretical discussions.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University. She holds the LCSW credential. Her background includes work across a broad age range and a variety of clinical settings over eight years.
In practice she blends several methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She uses these approaches to address trauma processing, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and daily coping strategies.
Leva asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional responses and patterns in relationships, helping people change how they respond to close partners and repair attachment ruptures.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each client to pick methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment decisions are collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Expect practical skill work, behavioral assignments, and emotion-focused conversations adapted to a remote setting when appropriate.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative with an emphasis on mindfulness and active participation in treatment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.