Viva Steed, LPC

Viva Steed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 24 years of professional experience. As an LPC, she has supported people working through stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, building motivation, and improving self-esteem and confidence. Her background also includes executive and professional coaching, which she blends with clinical work to help clients pursue clearer goals and stronger coping skills.

She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. Viva encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek change and approaches each person with support and empowerment. Whether addressing caregiver stress, relationship challenges, workplace concerns, or struggles with substance use and compulsive behaviors, she works collaboratively to identify practical next steps and build resilience. Her practice aims to help people move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life through steady, goal-oriented work aligned with each person’s values and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Viva Steed integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work in a way that fits each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's unique perspective and building a collaborative, empathetic relationship so clients feel heard and respected - this approach supports work on self-esteem, life transitions, and communication challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Viva collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported throughout progress and change.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations within Georgia. The focus remains on practical, goal-oriented work that fits the client’s life and pace.