Marquia Rivers

Marquia Rivers is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, substance and eating issues, and communication or control problems.

Marquia aims to create straightforward, practical conversations about what feels stuck. Sessions focus on concrete steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She listens for patterns that repeat in relationships and mood, and helps people notice habits that get in the way of next steps.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Marquia and the person she sees set short-term goals and check progress each session. She adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concern at hand.

People who come to her often want help clarifying what matters next after a life change, or they want support getting out of persistent worry or low mood. Marquia encourages clear, practical skills alongside discussion of past experiences that continue to affect daily life.

If you decide to start, the process begins with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She works in English and is based in New York, and international clients are not accepted.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Many of the techniques Marquia uses focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches look at thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and teach practical ways to test and reframe those thoughts. These methods help with worry, self-criticism, and decision-making concerns.

She also uses behavioral strategies that target daily routines and actions. That can mean scheduling small steps to rebuild activity after depression, or practicing communication skills for strained relationships. These techniques aim to produce gradual change through repeated practice and feedback.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marquia will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then choose techniques that fit. The plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted when something isn’t helping, so the work stays practical and joint.

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking so you know how sessions will fit into your schedule. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use those options to help keep momentum between sessions.