Marquia Rivers, LMHC - Therapist in New York

Focus on stress
Support for relationships
Practical steps

About Marquia

Marquia Rivers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes in a direct, respectful way and aims to make the first steps toward support feel less daunting. Marquia acknowledges that reaching out takes courage and she encourages people who are ready to begin.

Her approach is to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can be used between meetings. Marquia brings six years of professional experience to these conversations and aims to listen without judgment.

She also pays attention to related concerns that often come with distress. These include attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, blended family issues, communication problems, control struggles, and challenges connected to addiction or eating and food-related issues. She works with people coping with the emotional fallout of divorce, loss, or disasters as well.

Marquia aims to meet people where they are and to move at a pace that feels manageable. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while keeping sessions focused on goals clients name. Progress is framed as small, steady changes rather than sudden fixes.

To get started, clients follow the site’s Start Therapy process, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions and any subscription details vary by location and availability and can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques guide online work

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common life and work stressors. One helpful approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood active, then testing small changes in daily life to reduce their impact. This kind of approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment patterns by noticing how relationships trigger reactions and trying new ways to respond. That method can help with relationship strain, abandonment worries, and caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and will suggest options based on that conversation. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. They can also let people use less bandwidth or choose shorter sessions when that is more practical. Discussing these practical details during the matching step helps set up sessions that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, addiction-related concerns, eating issues, and family conflict.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a tailored, compassionate approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Conversations are shaped around each person’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment 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 steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.