“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”
Hi! My name is Vivien (she/her/ella). I am the Founder of Activated By Wellness. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I also have a Graduate certificate in Women in Public Policy and Politics and completed my Masters in Social Work at Salem State University. I am currently in a PhD program at the University of Connecticut.
I have been fortunate to have a variety of experiences in my work in mental health that have challenged me and given me the opportunity to think out of the box.
My approach towards working with clients is a creative and collaborate one. This is your path and I will be not in front of you but by your side. I utilize an integrative approach in treatment which means I pull from a variety of approaches to provide a service that is individualized to the client. I use humor, when appropriate, but am direct and will challenge old patterns and behaviors.
Without a doubt, I am strengths-based and so I am always looking to identify those qualities in you. I enjoy learning and training in different approaches and utilize skills in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness and Liberation theories!
I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I use therapeutic writing and bibliotherapy often and see it as a powerful medium for working with clients and this process has also led to work using art, movies and music in sessions.
Vivien is licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Iowa, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, and Illinois. She provides individual, relationship (specialize in working with Hetero, LGBTQIA+, and Poly relationships), and group therapy.
Vivien also provides EMDR Intensives.
Vivien is also available for supervision, consulting, and training.
Outside of the office, I love spending time with my family, reading, collecting typewriters and growing plants.
I am a bit of a foodie and have driven over 60 miles to try a donut, it was amazing! I enjoy being active in my community and doing volunteer work when I can.
