- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma informed
About Shelia
Dr Shelia Rivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work and a doctorate in social work, and more than 15 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
Rivers helps people who feel stuck after a major change in work, relationships, or health. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, issues around codependency and commitment, and the effects of dissociation or impulsivity. Her practice includes support for those coping with divorce, domestic violence, immigration issues, and fatherhood challenges.
Her methods draw on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods, trauma-focused interventions, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking patterns, and small steps that change daily routines. Conversations are direct and collaborative, with a focus on what can be done next rather than long explanations.
Rivers developed a program called Girl Get Your Life Together, aimed at helping women move from survival mode to a more purposeful life. That program complements one-to-one work by offering structured exercises and tools people can use between sessions. She frames progress as a series of manageable changes rather than instant transformations.
People who come to her generally leave with clearer coping strategies and concrete next steps. To start, readers can use the site matching flow to schedule an initial appointment and see whether her style fits their needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Two notable approaches she uses are cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused interventions. Cognitive behavioral methods look at patterns of thought and behavior and teach practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Trauma-focused interventions concentrate on processing traumatic memories and building coping strategies for symptoms that follow abuse or major events.She also applies solution-focused techniques that identify immediate goals and small steps toward change. These methods suit people who want concrete actions and quick ways to test what improves daily life. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; she works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and avoids travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, thought records, and trauma work to remote sessions so the focus stays on progress and usable skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking patterns to help people move forward.
What experience does she have?
She has over 15 years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, women’s mental health, coping skills, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and a doctorate in social work and is an LCSW licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the regions she is licensed to serve.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.