Riley Talko

M.A., LMHC

Navigating anxiety, depression, sexuality, or major life stressors can leave you feeling heavy, exhausted, and overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry these struggles alone, and real healing is possible with the right support.

My name is Riley Talko, LMHC, and I support clients through personal struggles, helping you develop effective coping skills and achieve lasting personal growth. I understand that every person is unique, which is why I take an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to your specific needs. By focusing on your strengths, I create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe sharing your experiences and working toward your goals.

My professional background includes extensive experience in substance use counseling, conducting individual and group therapies focused on relapse prevention, medically assisted therapy, and substance use education. In addition to anxiety, depression, and general life stressors, I also offer compassionate, inclusive care for clients navigating sexuality and related personal concerns.

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Gender Studies. As part of Therapy Treatment Team, my work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping you reach your full potential.

How I Can Help

  • Location & Availability: I provide flexible care options to fit your lifestyle, offering telehealth options for clients throughout the state of Florida.
  • Anxiety & Depression Care: Personalized strategies to help you manage heavy emotions, navigate life stressors, and build resilience.
  • Sexuality & Identity Support: Inclusive, compassionate care to explore sexuality, identity, and related personal concerns.
  • Strengths-Based Approach: A collaborative counseling space designed around your individual goals, values, and personal strengths.
  • Coping & Growth: Direct guidance to help you identify obstacles, develop practical coping tools, and foster lasting emotional wellness.

If you are ready to take a positive step forward, reach out today to connect and schedule a consultation.

Locations

Telehealth only Anywhere in Florida

Languages

English

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Treatment Interventions I Use
  • Acceptance / Willingness Exercises
  • American Counseling Association — Member
  • Boundary Setting Skills
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Challenging
  • Cognitive Reframing
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention — Certified
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Exploration of Coping Patterns
  • Exploration of Emotions
  • Exploration of Relationship Patterns
  • Gottman Method Interventions — Love Maps, Repair Attempts, Bids for Connection
  • Guided Imagery
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Harm Reduction Model
  • Imago Dialogue
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Play Therapy — Specialized 15-Week Training
  • Relapse Prevention Planning
  • Solution-Focused Therapy — Miracle Question, Scaling, Exception Seeking
  • Stages of Change Exploration
  • Strengths-Based Intervention
  • Urge Surfing
  • Values Clarification
  • Values-Based Goal Setting
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Difficulties
  • Conflict
  • Couples / Relationship Concerns
  • Dating Concerns
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Concerns
  • Grief / Sadness
  • LGBTQIA+ Concerns
  • Motherhood Concerns
  • Peer Relationship Problems
  • Relationship Issues
  • Relationship / Couples / Marriage Counseling
  • School Concerns
  • School Stress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Women’s Issues
  • Work Stress
  • Ages 13+
  • Adults
  • Adolescents
  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mothers
  • Parents

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