At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Nevada / 8674-C; LCSW, Illinois / 149007250
- NPI
- 1215596887
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About Viviane
Viviane Ngwa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and career challenges. She keeps the first meeting simple and aims for a calm, welcoming space where worries can be talked through without judgment. Viviane emphasizes gentle support as people take steps toward a more satisfying life.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients find what works for them. That includes Motivational Interviewing to build momentum for change and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit a person's needs.
Viviane has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in Illinois. She focuses on everyday problems such as abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, issues around adoption and foster care, blended family stress, and work-related strain. She supports people wrestling with guilt, shame, isolation, or questions about life purpose.
In sessions she listens first, then helps set small, realistic steps. Conversations often include skill-building for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and improving how people relate to others. Viviane encourages personal goals that match each person's values and situation.
She welcomes English-speaking clients and accepts international clients through the platform. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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How Viviane’s Approaches Work Online
Viviane often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach focuses on clear listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and building small steps toward goals. It can be useful for decisions about relationships, work, or personal habits.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. ACT emphasizes identifying values and taking committed action that matches those values, which can help with anxiety, life purpose questions, and chronic stress.
The right approach usually emerges from conversation. Viviane views therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She tailors tools and homework so they match everyday life and immediate priorities.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work through practical skills, value-driven goals, and coping strategies from wherever they are located. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Viviane address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and career-related issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family problems, and questions about life purpose.
What is her general therapy approach and style?
Viviane creates a nonjudgmental space and listens closely before suggesting steps. She blends motivational, acceptance, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience has included work with relationship issues, trauma, and career challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. License details include IL LCSW and NV LCSW as provided.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. No other language support is listed.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients through the platform. Confirm eligibility during the matching and scheduling step.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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