Leva Talton, LCSW

Leva Talton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with eight years of experience as a psychotherapist. She combines rigorous training and lived clinical experience to support clients across the lifespan, from children as young as five to people in later adulthood, addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum presentations, bipolar I and II, co-occurring disorders, depression, PTSD and trauma, schizophrenia, couples and family difficulties, and LGBTQ+ issues.

She earned a B.A. in Psychology, cum laude, with a minor in Public Administration from the University of South Florida and completed a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work at Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude. Her practice emphasizes meeting clients where they are with warmth and without judgment, recognizing that life includes unexpected challenges and that therapy is a collaborative path for navigating those moments.

Leva integrates mindfulness-based strategies with evidence-informed modalities such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment approaches, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused methods. Clients take an active role in treatment, shaping a tailored plan of agreed-upon goals that reflect their needs and values. She works with individuals, couples, and families to build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and support meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and skill building

Leva Talton draws from approaches that emphasize present-focused awareness, practical thinking tools, and a client-centered stance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then identify personal values to guide meaningful action - useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them through real-world experiments, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-discovery and emotional processing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leva works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats for skills practice, and access licensed professionals from locations across Florida, all while supporting consistent work toward personal goals.