About Vivian
Vivian Pazos uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida with 20 years of professional experience.
Background and approach
Vivian speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and down-to-earth. She teaches simple grounding and breathing exercises to calm acute anxiety.
She also works with clients to spot what sets off their anxious feelings and builds coping steps they can try between sessions. Sessions focus on skills people can use right away.
When relationship problems or family conflict come up, she guides clients toward peaceful resolution and clearer communication. Vivian introduces basic assertive communication tools so people can express needs without escalating arguments.
She also supports clients through divorce, separation, and issues of infidelity with practical next steps. Vivian helps people who struggle with low motivation, low self-esteem, and life-direction concerns.
She partners with clients to set realistic goals and practice small changes that build confidence over time. Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented.
Finding the right pace and methods is part of her process. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters and try new ways of coping and relating.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Vivian draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that translate well to online work. She teaches grounding and breathing techniques to reduce acute anxiety and help people return to calmer breathing and clearer thinking. She also focuses on communication skills training that practices assertive language and conflict de-escalation to improve interactions with important people.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to identify priorities, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This collaborative way helps clients see which tools feel most useful in daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and demonstrations of breathing or grounding. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short skills work, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible around busy schedules.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish