- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed support
- Goal focused work
About Shelia
Dr Shelia Rivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and major life changes. She brings 15 years of clinical experience and aims to make the first steps into care easier to take.
She describes her style as compassionate, honest, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings. She encourages clear communication and realistic goals so progress feels tangible.
Her clinical background includes a Master of Social Work, a Doctorate in Social Work, and a Master of Public Health. She is licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi and has worked with a wide variety of concerns across different settings over her career.
Dr Rivers developed a program called Girl Get Your Life Together, a wellness program intended to help women move from survival mode into a more purposeful, grounded life. The program is built around building coping skills and clearer day-to-day routines that support well-being.
In sessions she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods, trauma-focused work, and solution-focused strategies. She helps clients identify patterns, practice new skills, and try small changes that add up over time.
If someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, she offers steady guidance and practical tools to help them move forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr Rivers frequently uses cognitive behavioral methods, which look at how thoughts and behaviors interact. These techniques help people identify unhelpful thinking, practice new responses, and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also uses trauma-focused work to address the effects of past harm. This approach involves careful pacing, grounding exercises, and skills to manage intense feelings so daily life becomes more manageable.
The therapist views treatment as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose the approaches that best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep a regular routine while working on change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr Rivers address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate, honest, and collaborative, with attention to practical steps and clear goals clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work, a Doctorate in Social Work, and a Master of Public Health.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi and practices out of Mississippi.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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