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Vivian Pazos, LMFT

Practical, skills-based therapy for everyday struggles

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, mood and panic disorders, PTSD, and women's issues.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills such as grounding and breathing exercises. The style is straightforward and focused on teaching tools people can use between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through crises, relationship challenges, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
In what formats can sessions be done?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish