Viviane Ngwa , LCSW

Viviane Ngwa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and career concerns. She offers steady support as people take the first steps toward change. Viviane focuses on practical strategies and clear communication to make progress feel manageable. With eight years of experience, Viviane draws on several evidence-informed approaches to match each person's needs. She encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings and works to create a nonjudgmental space for that work. Sessions typically involve setting simple goals, trying new skills between meetings, and checking what helps most. Viviane often helps people facing abandonment, attachment or blended family challenges, immigration-related strain, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, or shame. She also supports those dealing with infidelity, commitment or communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Her background includes work with clients who have intellectual disability and those navigating adoption or foster care concerns. Her style mixes practical problem-solving with attention to emotion. That can mean skill-building from cognitive behavioral approaches, focusing on values and acceptance, or deepening emotional awareness in the moment. Viviane tailors the plan to fit each person's pace and goals. Based in Illinois and licensed as an LCSW, she offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Therapy is available via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How Viviane's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking practical steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help when stress, anxiety, or questions about life purpose get in the way of taking action. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening-first relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters to them, and helps clarify goals through supportive conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching concrete skills for managing unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving in relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Viviane will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods together so the plan fits the client's life and pace. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see and be seen for fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins or a way to keep work going between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments while still using the approaches above.