Viva Steed , LPC

Viva Steed is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or addiction and those who want to build self-esteem and confidence.

She focuses on practical, achievable steps. Sessions aim to be a space where clients can talk openly without judgment. Viva encourages small changes that add up to real momentum over time.

In sessions she blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That means she listens first, then helps people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and keep moving toward their goals.

Viva often supports people dealing with caregiver strain, workplace stress, and the aftermath of separation. She also addresses communication problems, obsessions and compulsions, and substance use concerns. Women's issues are included among her focus areas.

Her approach can include short-term solution-focused work or longer coaching-style support for professional and personal growth. Clients can expect clear, practical suggestions and regular check-ins on progress.

Viva practices in Georgia and works in English. She aims to meet people where they are and help them find steady, manageable ways to feel better and function more effectively.

How these approaches work online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and following the client's priorities. It helps people clarify what matters most and feel heard during sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and change addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That teamwork helps shape whether sessions take a coaching focus, short-term problem solving, or steady skill building.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options make it possible to fit therapy into a busy day and keep consistent momentum toward goals.