Viviane Ngwa , LCSW

Viviane Ngwa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with eight years of direct experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and career transitions. She combines practical strategies and empathic listening to help individuals navigate difficult emotions and make changes that align with their values and life goals.

Viviane creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify realistic steps toward improvement. Her background includes focused work on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional impacts of immigration and infidelity. Those seeking help with loneliness, life purpose, or the effects of guilt and shame will also find relevant support in her practice.

Fluent in English and licensed as an LCSW, Viviane draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She emphasizes courage and partnership in the therapeutic journey and aims to support clients as they take the first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Viviane uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. ACT is often helpful for chronic stress, anxiety, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach she uses - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. She also draws on client-centered therapy principles, offering a warm, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and supports emotional processing and self-discovery.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Viviane collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing clients to choose the mode that best supports their comfort and consistency with therapy.