Leva Talton, LCSW
Practical, mindful therapy for life transitions
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- Mindfulness-centered
- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
About Leva
She uses simple, straightforward language in sessions. Leva centers mindfulness and helps people notice what matters to them before trying new ways of coping. She combines that with cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful patterns and with emotion-focused strategies to improve important relationships.
Leva believes the person in therapy is an active partner. Together they set short-term goals and track small changes. She encourages skills practice between sessions so progress carries into everyday life and not just the therapy hour.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master of social work. She has worked across a range of concerns, including mood and anxiety problems, trauma and abuse, attention differences, substance issues, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related struggles. This experience informs a flexible, practical approach to common life shifts.
People who choose Leva can expect clear explanations, gentle challenge, and a focus on usable tools. She invites a collaborative process that balances attention to feelings with steps people can try right away. If therapy sounds like the next step, she guides clients through an initial matching and scheduling process.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their values and take steps that match those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can be helpful for life transitions, midlife questions, and long-term stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and learning concrete skills to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express core emotions that affect close relationships, which can improve connection and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process shapes which techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to attend sessions from more convenient locations. It also can support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or video work when practicing skills that benefit from observing reactions. The aim is to make therapy usable and to integrate small changes into everyday life rather than expect big shifts overnight.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leva help address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and midlife changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with a practical focus. She helps people set clear goals and practices skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master of social work and has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist across many clinical concerns.
Where is Leva licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.