Viva Steed , LPC

Viva Steed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 24 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, and challenges with addictions. Her background includes work on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and executive and professional coaching. She brings long-term clinical experience to each interaction while tailoring support to the needs of the individual.

As an LPC, Viva focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She prioritizes collaboration and practical strategies, helping clients identify goals and develop steps toward greater well-being and resilience. Her approach balances empathy with actionable guidance to support meaningful change.

Viva emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and stands alongside clients as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change. Her work aims to empower individuals to build confidence, improve coping with stress and anxiety, and strengthen motivation in both personal and professional spheres.

Approaches and Online Support from a Licensed Professional

Viva Steed draws from several practical approaches to support clients in an online format. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the individual from their own perspective - it helps people feel heard and encourages personal growth at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and building concrete coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which many find helpful for daily stress and anxiety management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Viva works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and current needs, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Viva is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or work, and fit therapy into daily life without travel.