- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Self esteem and depression
About Marquia
Marquia Rivers is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, substance-related issues, eating concerns, and feelings of emptiness.
Marquia talks through what is happening now and what you want to change. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps you can try between meetings. She listens for patterns in relationships and coping, and helps people name what gets in the way of feeling more steady.
Her background combines several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common early-adult pressures. That includes looking at how attachment and past hurts affect current relationships, and building concrete skills for anxiety and low mood. She also brings experience supporting people who are autistic or who face overlapping challenges like co-morbidity and caregiving strain.
In session she usually works on clear goals such as improving communication, reducing panic or worry, managing mood, or sorting decisions around separation and divorce. People can expect practical homework and short-term tools alongside deeper talk when it is needed.
Marquia practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. She uses a subscription model for sessions, and the subscription can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
Approach-focused online sessions and practical skills
Marquia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach she draws on focuses on anxiety management and mood regulation, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to lower acute worry and lift low mood. These techniques help with panic, ongoing worry, and feeling stuck.She also applies work on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how past relationships shape current reactions. This approach looks at communication habits, trust, and boundaries, and supports clearer interactions in dating, friendships, and family ties.
Finding the right way to work is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick techniques and adjust the plan as sessions proceed so the work fits the client’s needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving by cutting travel and offering more flexible scheduling. Different formats can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or options that reduce time on camera; check current options when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, substance issues, eating concerns, and family problems.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after college?
She uses practical conversations to identify next steps and coping skills. The focus is on manageable goals like reducing anxiety, improving decision-making, and building routines.
What is her experience background?
She has six years of professional work experience. That time has included helping people with mood, relationship patterns, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in New York.
Can people who don’t live in the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Please check the platform or contact the service to verify how sessions are delivered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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