Maruka Rivers
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Trauma Professional, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I welcome and affirm people of all identities in my practice but I specifically create a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Hi there, I'm Maruka and I am passionate about helping folks heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. If you are someone who often experiences intense emotions, has difficulty trusting yourself, you feel overwhelmed with moving forward with day to day life we may be a good fit. Relationships are also often a concern for folks that I work with, everything from situation-ships, dating, marriage, to family and friends. I will work with you to help you choose how you want to show up, set boundaries, and have compassion for who and how you are. Clients often describe me as direct yet non-judgmental, compassionate, with a dry sense of humor. I move between listening, offering insights, and teaching skills. If you feel we may be a good fit, please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation call. I look forward to chatting with you soon.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Gender Identity
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Harm
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Feminist Therapy
- Object Relations Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Oscar – North Carolina
- Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NCSWCLB
C007607, North Carolina
Certificates
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Evergreen
Education
Simmons College
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2008