Viviane Ngwa, LCSW
Licensed in Nevada · 8 years in practice
Viviane Ngwa helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck in relationships, or uncertain about career direction.
License and registration
- LCSW, Nevada
- 8674-C · expires April 2026
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149007250 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1215596887 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Viviane
Viviane Ngwa helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck in relationships, or uncertain about career direction. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Illinois and offers straightforward, practical support for everyday struggles. Clients find a calm space to talk about hard things.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Viviane listens without judgment and works collaboratively to clarify priorities and goals.
Background and approach
Her approach draws from methods that help people notice thoughts, manage emotions, and strengthen relationships. She uses tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and to build skills for calmer responses in stressful moments. Conversations often include problem-solving and experiments to test new ways of acting.
Viviane has eight years of experience in the helping professions and holds an Illinois LCSW and a Nevada LCSW. That background informs a practical style aimed at tangible change rather than long theory-based talks. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, immigration-related stress, and feelings of isolation.
The work can include exploring guilt, shame, commitment worries, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that fit a busy life. Viviane encourages small, steady steps and supports people as they try new approaches and adjust them over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Viviane lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Viviane names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety. It often includes practical exercises to test new thoughts and behaviors between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships; it can help people improve communication and repair hurts.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problem at hand. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you see and hear the therapist for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and adapt sessions to real-life schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
Viviane helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career questions, and coaching goals. She also works on topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family concerns, immigration stress, and life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in the helping professions, bringing hands-on practice with common stressors and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Viviane holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois and Nevada. Her practice is listed with a primary location in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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