- 35 years experience
- Focus on addictions
- Divorce and separation
About Vivian
Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a calm, person-focused stance. She helps people who are struggling with addiction, anger, and codependency find clearer choices and step-by-step ways to change. Vivian also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and relationship endings, including divorce and separation.
Sessions aim to build usable skills such as better emotion management, clearer thinking patterns, and healthier daily habits. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, motivation-focused conversations, and solution-focused planning to help people make progress on what matters most to them.
People who come for help might be facing family-origin wounds, problems inside their current family system, or the strain of major transitions. Vivian has experience working with first responders and young adults, and she attends to both practical needs and the emotional effects of stressful work or life stages.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She helps clients develop self-love, stronger coping strategies, and more resilience so they can move forward with clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
License and NPI on record
- LPC-MHSP
- Tennessee · 2067
- NPI
- 1700144367
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the client's pace. It helps people feel understood and decide what changes matter most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen attention, which can ease rumination and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and try methods that fit their situation. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused on practical progress.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since session formats are not listed here. When offered, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow a shorter check-in on a lunch break, or avoid travel time. Online work can also support consistent practice of mindfulness or homework between meetings, helping people apply new skills in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like codependency and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to help clients set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns in Tennessee.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.
If you are not safe at home, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.