- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship concerns
About Viviana
Viviana Urgiles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of practice. She focuses on helping people recover from trauma and the stresses that follow. She offers straightforward support to people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based techniques help address connection and trust issues that often follow trauma.
Viviana has worked with people affected by many kinds of trauma, including interpersonal violence, sexual trauma, medical trauma, and childhood abuse and neglect. She also helps with related problems like relationship strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and substance concerns. She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor goals to real life needs.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation where practical skills are taught and practiced. Sessions focus on building coping tools, improving emotional regulation, and restoring a sense of safety and agency. Viviana brings a culturally aware perspective and attention to how stress affects both mind and body.
She practices from Texas and holds LCSW credentials in New York and Texas. If you are weighing next steps, the first sessions will focus on understanding your priorities and picking clear goals to guide the work together.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based techniques help address connection and trust issues that often follow trauma.
Viviana has worked with people affected by many kinds of trauma, including interpersonal violence, sexual trauma, medical trauma, and childhood abuse and neglect. She also helps with related problems like relationship strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and substance concerns. She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor goals to real life needs.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation where practical skills are taught and practiced. Sessions focus on building coping tools, improving emotional regulation, and restoring a sense of safety and agency. Viviana brings a culturally aware perspective and attention to how stress affects both mind and body.
She practices from Texas and holds LCSW credentials in New York and Texas. If you are weighing next steps, the first sessions will focus on understanding your priorities and picking clear goals to guide the work together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York, Texas
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them block chosen actions. It teaches values-based steps and practical exercises to move forward despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and trust, and it helps people build more secure ways of relating after hurt.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, past attempts at care, and daily routines, and then suggest a path to try. Adjustments are expected as you learn what methods and pacing fit your needs best.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Video sessions let people practice skills and receive live feedback, while audio or shorter check-ins can suit people who need a brief touchpoint during a workday. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency to match your schedule and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. Additional areas include addiction, ADHD, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses skills-based methods and gentle exploration to help people meet clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with trauma and related concerns across varied clinical settings.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and Texas, and she practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.