Viviana — Therapy & Psychological Assessment for Adults

Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm, and Feeling Stuck

Hi, I’m Viviana.

I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, trapped in their heads, or have difficulty connecting to the present moment. I’m passionate about supporting highly sensitive people (HSPs) who tend to have intense emotional reactions, who experience emotional “shutdowns,” or who have challenges identifying and expressing their feelings.

My therapy aims to help people feel safe as well as provide insight into how the brain and body work together to drive their distress.  

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Experience and Specializations

Credentials:

education:

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology from California Southern University

  • M.A. in Legal and Forensic Psychology from the University of California, Irvine

  • B.A. in Sociology/Criminology from California State University, Northridge

  • Certificate in Medical/Legal Spanish Translation from UCLA

3 Reasons To Choose Therapy with Dr. Viviana

Reason No.1

NERVOUS-SYSTEM–INFORMED CARE

Many individuals I work with are sensitive, feel their emotions deeply, and tend to feel overwhelmed or emotionally disconnected from others or themselves. I understand how exhausting being “on edge” feels and how it can affect your ability to stay present or connect with others.  My therapeutic approach helps you understand how your brain and nervous system interact and create your emotional and physiological responses. Instead of asking you to push through it or minimize your experience, we’ll work together to understand your reactions and empower you to make changes that are aligned with the life you want to live.

Reason No.2

SKILLS THAT CREATE REAL CHANGE

My therapy is collaborative, reflective, and practical. I combine evidence-based therapies, such as ACT, DBT, and EMDR, using a neuroscience-informed approach. My goal is for you to have your own therapy toolbox for daily life and know how to self-soothe when you need it outside of sessions. We’ll work on managing stress and anxiety, responding instead of reacting, and breaking out of unhelpful cycles of overwhelm or avoidance. My goal is that you feel understood and equipped to use the tools we’ve explored in therapy.

Reason No.3

TRAUMA-INFORMED & AFFIRMING SUPPORT

You’re the expert on your life and experiences. As a bilingual, EMDR-trained, and skills-focused therapist, I work with adults who have trauma, ongoing anxiety, and emotional dysregulation in a way that prioritizes your lived experiences. I’m simply there to guide you and remove the obstacles that are getting in the way of you living your best life. I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent individuals, and I’m also bilingual in English and Spanish. You’re not someone who needs to be “fixed.” You’re a whole person whose nervous system has learned ways to cope, and together we can gently work toward reconnecting with yourself with greater clarity, curiosity, and self-compassion.

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