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Viviane Ngwa

Viviane Ngwa

LCSW

Illinois

Support for stress, relationships, and work challenges

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Profile summary

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.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship focus
  • Career coaching

About Viviane

Viviane Ngwa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and career questions. She speaks English and accepts international clients. Her approach is grounded in practical conversation and steady support for people trying to make change in their lives.

She aims to build an open atmosphere where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. Viviane highlights everyday skills that help manage intense emotions and improve communication at work and home.

Viviane combines several evidence-informed approaches to fit each person's needs. She uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and guide action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform how emotions shape close relationships.

With eight years of clinical experience and an LCSW credential, Viviane draws on practical methods rather than technical jargon. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, loneliness, and issues linked to adoption, immigration, or blended family dynamics. Career coaching and life-purpose conversations are also part of her work.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. People can expect straightforward talk, experiments to try between sessions, and a focus on what will make daily life better. To begin, readers should follow the site process to match with her and arrange a session.

How Viviane Uses Therapy Methods Online

Viviane uses approaches that help people take practical steps and understand their feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to see what works better in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape close relationships and supports skills to improve emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Viviane will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and she will help guide adjustments so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice communication and coping skills between meetings in the settings where they actually happen, which can help translate learning into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoaching

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 issues

Therapeutic 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 Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Nevada, Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Viviane commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching for life purpose.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals, steps to try between sessions, and improving everyday coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in the helping professions and holds an LCSW credential.

Where is she based and licensed?

She practices out of Illinois and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Nevada.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.

How are fees and payment 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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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