Viva Steed, LPC

Viva Steed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, or compassion fatigue. Viva also offers coaching for professional and executive concerns as people work toward clearer goals and more confidence.

She focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and conversational. Viva aims to support small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused tools. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thinking, try different coping strategies, and set realistic next steps. Conversations often include skill practice and short commitments between sessions.

Viva brings 24 years of professional experience to her practice in Georgia. She combines listening with clear suggestions so people leave with concrete ideas they can try. Many clients come wanting help with workplace stress, relationship communication, caregiver strain, or patterns tied to substance use.

People who prefer straightforward guidance and a collaborative tone may find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to move at their own pace while working toward goals like improved confidence, reduced anxiety, or more consistent recovery steps.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Viva uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT is often used to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change routines that keep problems going. She also relies on mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that calm the body and improve focus. Mindfulness can be useful for stress, compassion fatigue, and staying present during recovery efforts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Viva collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps and what feels doable for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets therapists and clients use visual cues for skills practice. Phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or continuing progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try approaches consistently.