- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Marquia
Marquia Rivers is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Marquia also focuses on related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions center on clear conversation about the problem, what keeps it going, and small steps to change things. She adapts discussions and plans to fit the person sitting across from her rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Marquia pays attention to how past experiences, family patterns, and current relationships shape feelings of guilt, shame, and low self-worth. She helps people name those patterns and consider different ways of responding when old reactions show up. That can include looking at communication habits, boundaries, and coping skills.
She also works with overlapping challenges such as substance use, eating concerns, blended family stress, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. Conversations may include problem-solving day-to-day stressors and making small behavioral changes that ease pressure.
People who start with her typically complete a short intake so sessions begin with clear goals. Marquia invites steady, workable steps rather than quick fixes, and she checks in on progress as work continues.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to organize conversations and homework into clear steps. One common example is focused problem-solving that breaks down stressors into smaller, manageable tasks and tries simple behavior changes to test new ways of responding. This approach helps when anxiety, relationship conflict, or daily overwhelm feel out of control.Another typical method is looking at patterns that began in earlier relationships and repeat now. Sessions encourage identifying those patterns, practicing new communication or boundary skills, and noticing the effect of small shifts. That method is useful for attachment, abandonment, and repeated relationship conflicts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out what fits based on your needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust plans as you track progress together. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed program.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is working remotely. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter setting without needing to be on camera. Ask about the booking and subscription process when you schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, substance and eating concerns, and forgiveness.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She looks at how past experiences and relationships shape current feelings and helps people name reactions that keep shame or guilt active. Work typically combines talking through patterns and trying small, concrete changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in clinical settings. That experience informs how she frames goals and practical steps in sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.