Leva Talton, LCSW
Leva Talton, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a dedicated mental health professional with over six years of clinical experience. She currently serves as a psychotherapist at Premier Community HealthCare, where she specializes in trauma therapy, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and works with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. Leva is also a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky, where she is focused on leadership in social work and systems-level change. She holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and has completed clinical training across various settings, including military-focused care, addiction recovery, and outpatient mental health services.
Throughout her career, Leva has been committed to empowering individuals and advocating for systemic improvements in mental health care. Her academic and clinical work often highlights social justice issues, such as reproductive rights and the treatment of the homeless and severely mentally ill populations. She has also earned recognition for her leadership potential, including membership in The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Outside of her professional work, Leva practices self-care through breathwork, meditation, and hot yoga—tools she also shares with clients to promote wellness and resilience. She believes in leading with authenticity, meeting people where they are, and building strong rapport to create meaningful change in the lives of those she serves.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certified Therapist EMDR
• University of Kentucky
• Columbia University- M.S.W.
• University of South Florida- Bachelor's
• Florida SouthWestern State College- A.A.
• People Committee
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the power of my own resiliency in the face of adversity. I have overcome many barriers to get to where I am, but I refused to give up no matter how hard it got. Additionally, the influence of Brene Brown’s work on guilt and shame deeply shaped how I connect with and support my former military personnel client's and veterans, and my current client's in therapeutic settings.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are gratitude, resilience, and the support of strong women—especially my mother, whose unwavering encouragement has shaped both my personal and professional journey. I'm also incredibly proud of my two sons and the individuals they’ve become, which continues to inspire my work and purpose.