The Viva Center

Beyond words - Begin healing

If talking hasn’t healed it, non-talk therapy can help

Discover Your Strength and Resilience Through Personalized Care

Imagine a life where you transcend struggles and break free from emotional burdens, celebrating resiliency and well-being. Discover powerful trauma-informed therapy that empowers you to heal and thrive, leaving behind the baggage of the past and embracing a brighter future.

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Therapy Options

Choose From A Variety Of Modern And Traditional Therapy Modalities

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Why non-talk therapy works

Unleash Your Inner Healer

Your body is designed to heal – it is encoded in the cells of your being.  Viva Clinicians understand this truth and are trained to guide your system to remove internal roadblocks so you can get back to maximizing enjoyment in your life.  

You set the pace and choose the modalities that resonate with you so that your experience is custom-tailored to you. You are supported every step of the way by our experienced therapists who specialize in meeting you where you are and guiding you where you want to go.

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Here’s what our clients say

I began working with Faith Ferber when my previous counselor identified that I needed a trauma-informed approach, and the work has been incredible. Faith has helped me get more grounded in my body, to make connections between physical ailments and emotional patterns that I'd never understood, and perhaps most importantly, to understand myself in deeper and core ways. Faith brings a special combination of practices -- including brainspotting and internal family systems IFS) -- and deep commitments to justice -- which have been critical for sorting through the always-complicated mix of personal and collective matters. I highly recommend working with Faith!


Beth - Individual Psychotherapy

Sonja Favaloro was wonderful. Our work together allowed me to experience deep, impactful healing. I would recommend her and the Viva Center to anyone.


E.W. - Individual Therapy

After two decades in and out of therapy, and on and off of drugs, I didn't believe in solutions. I believed in management. Aurena and Viva revealed to me that actual healing is still possible. For the right person, this these treatment modalities (EMDR and IFS) can feel miraculous in its their outcome, even as it they seem somewhat mystical in its their mechanisms. I feel unburdened. For now, I feel happy on a consistent basis -- unmediated by drugs, flow or hypomania -- for the first time in memory. It's improved my parenting, my thinking, my work, and my ability to be a partner to my wife. It may not, in the end, solve all my problems. Time will tell. But it solved one big one and made the others feel more manageable. Thanks to Viva and Aurena!


Anonymous - Individual Therapy

The process I went through with Viva Partnership was really something. I came here in a serious crisis. Through the individual and group support I received, I gradually shifted my outlook. This in turn changed how I experienced my life and relationships. Viva created a safe space where I got to heal and grow.


J - Individual and Group Psychotherapy

My experience at the Viva Center was extraordinary. I saw a therapist there for almost 2 years, who walked me through EMDR twice. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and thought that it was well run. I never encountered any issues, but if I had, I know that the staff would have addressed them immediately. I would not hesitate to reach out to their wonderful team of therapists for treatment.


A - Individual and Group Psychotherapy

My life was going at a fairly even pace but something was always missing. I felt like I had been groomed to do all the "right" things, but they weren't my things. I went through a significant transformation where I learned how to tolerate bigger risks. As a result, I am living the life that is right for me. I am so grateful that I found Viva!


L - Individual and Group Psychotherapy

An absolutely wonderful...center staffed with amazingly caring and involved people. Viva Center offers classes in wellness related to business, finances, relationships, and of course personal growth and mental health. The staff are committed to maintaining an unhurried, refuge-like atmosphere and every aspect of the Viva Center reflects this intention...the Viva Center is an amazing space to explore every aspect of your soul and being. I love the work they are doing here!

You know the saying...be the person your dog thinks you are? This place helps you do just that. AWESOME.


S - Individual Psychotherapy

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How to get started

Begin your journey toward emotional well-being. Here are the steps to getting started with therapy if you are in DC, Maryland or Virginia

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Book an Intentional Matching Interview (IMI)

Our IMI aims to empower you on the journey to finding the right therapist for you and intentionally pauses to factor you in, creating a custom-tailored experience. Our IMI appointment has a fee of $70

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Get matched with a therapist

Following your IMI, we’ll carefully review your needs, preferences, and areas of concern. Then, we’ll expertly match you with one of our qualified therapists who specializes in addressing your unique situation.

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Start Therapy and begin your healing journey

Our dedicated client specialist will connect you with the therapist who matches with you. Once you complete the brief paperwork, you can schedule your first session and embark on your journey to well-being.

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At any time, if you feel that your therapist isn’t the right fit, you can contact our client specialist to request a change.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

Bringing you Cutting-edge Solutions

You can benefit from the latest scientific approaches to wellness because each Viva Clinician can offer non-talk therapy modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic body-based techniques, and mindfulness approaches in addition to traditional talk therapy.  This means you get to solutions faster, even with seemingly challenging obstacles. 

By tapping into your cellular innate wisdom, you can experience ideal solutions for your own unique situation. Our team is composed of passionate individuals who understand this journey of healing which means that you get to enjoy expedited results.

Viva clinicians offer in-person, telehealth, and hybrid therapy in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

GET TO KNOW US
The Viva Center Team - Trauma-Informed Therapy in DC, MD & VA
Dr. Julie Lopez, Lauren Boone & Mary Grace Comber at the Viva Center office in DC

Who are we?

Compassionate Healers

We come from diverse backgrounds, each with a unique story and approach to supporting others which means you have choices about the type of clinician that feels best for you.

Your comfort in the process of change is a top priority for our team so that you can feel confident and secure in coming as you are without judgment. You can be assured that we will be standing alongside you to celebrate your strengths, hold space for your vulnerabilities, and cheer you on as you meet your goals. Our clinicians are licensed to provide therapy to individuals throughout Washington, Virginia, and Maryland and can serve many other jurisdictions.

Meet the Team