Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
Dr Shelia Rivers, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and coping
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C8089
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 15049
- NPI
- 1003267444
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
These details come from information Shelia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Solution-focused methods
About Shelia
Dr Shelia Rivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi with 15 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.
Dr Rivers focuses on practical coping skills and recovery after traumatic events. She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people reduce symptoms and manage day-to-day pressure. Her background includes social work and public health at master’s and doctoral levels.
She developed a program called Girl Get Your Life Together to help women move out of survival mode and toward clearer goals and everyday stability. The program combines practical planning, skills practice, and check-ins to keep progress on track. It is aimed at people wanting steady, measurable change rather than quick fixes.
In sessions she uses approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, trauma-focused work, and solution-focused techniques to address specific problems. Expect concrete tools, homework when useful, and attention to how stress affects routines, relationships, and responsibilities. She emphasizes direct communication and collaborative planning.
Her additional focus areas include attachment concerns, abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and topics related to alternative sexual cultures. She offers care in English and practices in Mississippi while holding licensure in Louisiana as well.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dr Rivers commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. These methods focus on specific skills like managing worry, changing avoidance, and building routines that reduce symptoms.She also uses trauma-focused interventions that look at how past events affect current reactions and relationships. This work often includes grounding exercises, pacing for safety, and helping people reduce physical and emotional reactivity tied to traumatic memories.
Solution-focused techniques are part of her toolbox as well, offering short-term planning and clear steps to reach goals. These techniques aim to identify small, achievable changes that improve daily functioning and reduce distress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, weigh needs and preferences, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. Clients help set goals and decide which techniques feel most useful.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online formats before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into busy schedules, make check-ins shorter, or avoid travel time. Online appointments can help maintain continuity of care and make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, codependency, and issues around alternative sexual cultures.
What is her therapy style?
She uses direct, practical methods and works collaboratively to build skills. Sessions focus on concrete tools, problem solving, and plans you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in social work and public health contexts. That experience informs her focus on coping skills and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with MS LCSW and LA LCSW credentials. She practices in Mississippi and holds licensure in Louisiana as stated.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for location-specific pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next steps for booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers