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Viva Steed, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT for unhelpful thoughts
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Viva
Viva Steed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Her work also covers caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
Viva uses straightforward methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered conversation and mindfulness practices to slow down and observe what is happening in the moment.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps. Clients map out goals, test small changes, and track what works. Motivational interviewing can be used to strengthen commitment when someone wants to change substance use or other behaviors.
Viva also uses solution-focused techniques to keep sessions action-oriented. That can mean setting short-term targets and trying simple experiments between meetings. She highlights concrete skills people can use at work and in relationships.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She listens to what is most urgent, then chooses methods that fit those goals. Sessions are offered in English and are designed to fit into busy schedules.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment varies with location and uses a cancelable subscription model.
How Viva Uses Structured Therapies in Remote Sessions
Viva commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT work often involves identifying specific thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety or break addictive habits.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. That approach helps clarify goals and increases motivation. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop present-moment awareness, calm reactivity, and improve attention for making practical changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. They adjust methods over time based on what helps most, including using brief solution-focused tasks to create momentum.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. If video is difficult, many people find phone or other formats lower-bandwidth and easier to manage during a work break. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused approach. Sessions mix Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered talk, mindfulness, and brief solution-focused steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience covers a range of behavioral health and coaching concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.