I am a bilingual Doctor of Nursing Practice with double certification in Adult Acute Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health and over 10 years of professional experience. I am also a University Professor for upcoming nurse practitioners, a Mental Health Counselor, and a Holistic Wellness Practitioner. With a compassionate and realistic approach, I provide therapeutic and psychiatry services, treating children and adults.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The expected time for an initial appointment is 55-60 minutes, and for medication follow-ups, it is 25 minutes. I have an open policy regarding emails with a turnaround answer of less than 10 hours.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a compassionate and realistic mental health provider who approaches psychiatry services and treats patients, both children and adults, as a vocation, never as a business.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
When you work with me, you become a part of a team. I will celebrate your successes and support you during challenging times. While I can prescribe medications just like other providers, my holistic approach involves thoroughly investigating and understanding diagnoses, medications, and treatments.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). CBT helps individuals become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, allowing them to view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be a very helpful tool, either on its own or combined with other therapies, in treating mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or an eating disorder.
25 ratings with written reviews
October 9, 2025
I appreciate everything Vivian speaks with me about.
October 7, 2025
Vivian really listened to what I had to say and helped me understand more about what’s going on with me so that I can get the help I have been looking for. I feel really good about our session together and am excited about what’s to come.
October 4, 2025
From the very first session, I felt truly understood and supported. Dr. Vivian has a warm and compassionate personality that immediately put me at ease, while also being empowering in the way she guided me to better understand my situation. She listened attentively and offered thoughtful, practical advice that gave me clarity and a sense of direction I had been missing. I left the session feeling lighter, encouraged, and hopeful.