An independent therapist directory. Not a crisis service.Crisis lines

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Therapist profile

Leva Talton

Therapist · Florida

Compassionate guidance for life and relationship struggles

Continue with Leva

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

Leva Talton
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW18948
NPI
1316595226
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Mindful and practical
  • Goal focused
  • Collaborative approach

About Leva

Leva Talton is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, and codependency. She practices in Florida and has eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. Leva aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support while people work through painful events and life transitions.

Leva meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize mindfulness and noticing what matters most to each person. She combines cognitive approaches with emotion-focused work to help people change upsetting patterns and repair important relationships.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work. Leva draws on that training and nearly a decade of clinical time to tailor goals to each person’s situation. She encourages clients to be active participants in their own care.

Typical work includes learning specific skills for managing intense feelings, practicing new ways to communicate, and building routines that reduce stress and addictive patterns. When trauma or grief is present, sessions move at a pace the client can handle while addressing painful memories and current triggers.

Leva invites people ready to make changes to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Costs vary with location and the subscription model used by the service and can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and not available to international clients.

How Leva's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values. It helps people act on what matters despite uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and shift core emotions that shape relationships and attachment patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leva will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and personality. That choice is revisited as progress unfolds so treatment stays relevant and useful.

The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to commute or who need appointments that match work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques effectively in remote sessions when appropriate.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Leva help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and codependency.

How would you describe Leva's therapy style?

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and aims to meet people where they are. Sessions blend mindfulness, cognitive tools, and emotion-focused work while keeping the client involved in planning goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leva has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a variety of concerns and clinical presentations.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in the state of Florida and practices there.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Leva?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Leva TaltonContinue with Leva