Leva Talton , LCSW

Leva Talton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. She completed a B.A. in Psychology, cum laude, with a minor in Public Administration at the University of South Florida, and earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude. Her training and experience span work with clients as young as five through late adulthood across a broad range of concerns including anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, bipolar I and II, comorbid disorders, depression, couples and family issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, schizophrenia, PTSD, and trauma.

Her therapeutic stance is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on meeting each person where they are. Mindfulness is a central element of her practice, integrated with cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insight, acceptance and commitment strategies, and solution-focused methods. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client remains an active participant and goals are developed together to reflect each person’s priorities and values.

Leva emphasizes practical tools alongside deep exploration to help people navigate life’s inevitable twists and challenges. Her work aims to support clients in building skills, clarifying goals, and creating sustainable change at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build a life guided by those values. It teaches practical skills for noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports committed actions toward meaningful goals - often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. The therapist creates a supportive environment that encourages clients to explore their experiences at their own pace, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and processing difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and for improving problem-solving and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. A licensed professional will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best given the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. For many people, these options increase consistency and make ongoing work with a therapist more accessible and manageable.