Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW18948
- NPI
- 1316595226
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Leva 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
- Parenting and caregivers
About Leva
Leva Talton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, and related struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
She draws from several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, try small behavioral experiments, and practice emotion regulation skills. Work often centers on communication, boundaries, and coping with life changes.
Leva’s background includes a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and undergraduate study in psychology at the University of South Florida. Her clinical years have included supporting people with complex and co-occurring issues such as bipolar conditions, trauma histories, chronic illness, and substance concerns. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues and blended family dynamics.
Therapy with her typically involves collaborative goal-setting and active participation. She will help set concrete goals and outline steps to measure progress. Sessions can cover skills for managing anxiety, strategies for handling relationship conflict, and ways to reduce the impact of caregiving stress.
People who value straightforward guidance and practical tools often choose this approach. To begin, clients use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like panic or low mood. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and some stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and helps people communicate needs and respond to emotion in ways that reduce conflict and increase connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a person’s goals, preferences, and current problems, and together they will decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process means approaches can be mixed to address both skills and emotional patterns rather than choosing one method up front.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used for remote work, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a workday. Online work can also let therapists and clients practice skills between sessions when real situations come up. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so sessions remain focused on practical goals and measurable steps.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and parenting challenges, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on skills, behavior changes, and agreed-upon goals that clients can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist in clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in the state of Florida.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do billing and fees work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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