PMHNP, 16 years of experience
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.
The possible time expectancies are 55 minutes for an initial appointment and 25 for medication follow-ups. I have an open policy regarding emails with a turnaround answer of less than 10 hours.
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.
"When you work with me, you are part of a team. I will celebrate your victories and support you through your setbacks. While I can prescribe medications like other providers, my holistic approach involves thoroughly investigating and gaining a clear understanding of diagnoses, medications, and treatments."
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.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment technique that involves a specific eye movement pattern to process traumatic memories. The goal of EMDR is to help individuals heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
21 ratings with written reviews
August 2, 2025
Vivian us the most supportive and caring psychiatrist I've ever had. I love her.
July 5, 2025
Vivian is always a joy to speak with and has been a very integral part of my healing journey and ongoing mental health
June 24, 2025
The literal best thing that has happened to my mental health is seeing Dr. Thomas!