Viviane Ngwa

Collaborative, practical support for life challenges

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Viviane

Viviane Ngwa is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. She draws on eight years of clinical experience to support clients as they explore thoughts, feelings, and practical steps toward greater well-being.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping clients identify patterns that get in the way of change. Using a blend of evidence-informed approaches, Viviane creates space for candid conversations and skill-building.

She invites clients to share their stories and works alongside them to develop coping strategies, improve communication, and clarify life purpose or career direction. Her background includes work with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, commitment and communication problems, immigration challenges, and forgiveness work.

Viviane is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and Nevada and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and provides a range of online session formats so adults can connect in ways that fit their schedules and needs.

Approach and Access: Therapy Methods Delivered Online

Viviane frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior changes, supporting clients working on purpose, career shifts, and coping with painful memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods fit best, adapting techniques over time based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to set aims and track progress toward those goals.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular work on concerns into busy schedules. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured skill-building, emotional processing, and coaching without requiring in-person attendance, so clients can choose the mode of contact that feels most practical and comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Viviane focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, career issues, and coaching. She also works with related areas such as abandonment, infertility of family dynamics, immigration issues, and life purpose.

What therapeutic approaches guide her work?

Her practice uses several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches inform how she collaborates with clients to build insight and practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings eight years of professional experience in the helping professions. That background supports her ability to integrate different therapeutic tools to meet client needs.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Viviane holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois and Nevada with the following numbers: IL LCSW 149007250 and NV LCSW 8674-C.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm session logistics when they begin the intake process.

In what formats can sessions be scheduled?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the format that fits their routines and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Clients can review pricing details during the matching process.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. This process helps pair clients with a therapist and arrange an initial session.

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 disorders Post-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

Licensed

Nevada, Illinois

Languages

English