Vivian Pazos , LMFT

Vivian Pazos is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience in Florida. She focuses on women's issues alongside stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Vivian speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Vivian teaches grounding and breathing techniques to manage anxiety. She helps clients identify what triggers their anxiety and build coping strategies that fit their daily life. Sessions include straightforward skills people can use between appointments to feel more steady.

When relationship or family conflict comes up, she works with individuals to improve communication and find calmer ways to resolve disputes. Vivian uses simple, teachable tools for assertive communication and peaceful problem solving so people can move toward their goals.

She also supports people wrestling with motivation, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Together, she and the client set small, clear steps to rebuild confidence and a sense of purpose. The focus is on practical progress rather than labels.

Vivian encourages a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can name their feelings and try new behaviors. She explains therapy in plain language and helps people take achievable actions between sessions. Getting started is an act of courage, and she aims to make the process feel manageable.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Vivian uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills people can use right away. One approach teaches grounding and breathing methods to calm acute anxiety and panic; these practices help when stress feels overwhelming and give quick ways to return to steady breathing. Another approach emphasizes learning assertive communication skills for relationship and family concerns; this involves role practice and simple wording to reduce conflict and improve understanding. These techniques are practical and oriented toward changes people can try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Vivian will ask about current struggles, goals, and what feels most manageable, then recommend techniques to try. The plan can shift over time based on what works and what feels doable for the client, keeping collaboration central to the process.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see visual cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in when schedules are tight. Text and chat give short, focused ways to reflect or get support between meetings. These options support flexibility and consistency so clients can keep progress moving forward.