- Collaborative goals
- Mindfulness-based methods
- Practical skills
About Leva
Leva Talton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strains, and challenges related to LGBT identity. Leva brings eight years of clinical experience to her work and aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for each person she sees.
Leva prefers a collaborative approach. She listens first and then helps clients set clear, agreed-upon goals. Sessions focus on practical steps - learning skills for emotional regulation, improving communication, and building routines that support recovery and well-being.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, with mindfulness practices woven into therapy. She often uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns and act on their values. Emotion-focused and dialectical tools are also used when relationships or intense emotions are central concerns.
Leva describes therapy as teamwork. She asks questions, offers strategies, and invites clients to try experiments between sessions. Progress is tracked against goals that matter to the client, not a generic checklist.
Clients looking to begin are guided through a short matching process and scheduling steps. Leva aims to help people navigate life changes, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family situations, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and other overlapping challenges.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take action toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing different skills and experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with emotions and interaction patterns to improve connection and communication in relationships and to address intimacy-related issues.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific concerns a person brings, then recommend methods to try and adjust them as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback and to shape the plan as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or full sessions when more time is available. Licensed professionals can help match session length and frequency to practical needs while focusing on weekly skills and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Leva help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to LGBT identity. She also works with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and other listed focus areas.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and warm with no judgment. Leva emphasizes listening first, then setting agreed-upon goals and practicing skills between sessions.
What is Leva's clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
What credentials and region are listed?
Leva is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in the state of Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leva?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.