Living or working in D.C. can feel like you’re always “on”; juggling demanding jobs, constant stimulation, and the pressure to succeed. But when you’re also carrying the weight of trauma, it can feel like you’re doing all of that with an invisible anchor holding you down.
At The Viva Center, we offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy in D.C. in the heart of Washington, to help you heal at the root, not just manage symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or the lingering impact of past experiences, you deserve care that truly meets you where you are.
What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes how past experiences, especially those that overwhelmed your ability to cope, can shape the way you think, feel, and relate to others today.
This approach is about:
- Working at your pace, with your body and brain as allies in healing
- Understanding the connection between your symptoms and your nervous system
- Creating a sense of safety and control in the therapy space
What We Help With
Our therapists in D.C. support clients through a wide range of trauma-related challenges, including:
- Childhood or developmental trauma
- PTSD and complex PTSD
- Sexual trauma or abuse
- Anxiety and panic symptoms rooted in past experiences
- Perfectionism, burnout, and chronic stress
- Relationship or attachment wounds
- Medical trauma or grief after loss
- Over-functioning and emotional numbness in high achievers
- Identity trauma and oppression-related stress (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ affirming)
We often work with individuals who’ve “tried talk therapy” but still feel stuck. If you find your challenges hard to explain, or like they live more in your body than your words, you’re not alone. We’re here to help you reconnect with safety, clarity, and inner resilience.
How We Help
Our approach blends leading-edge, evidence-based modalities to support lasting transformation. Depending on your unique needs, your therapist may draw from:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Brainspotting
- Somatic Approaches
- Parts Work/Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Traditional Talk Therapy
- Mindfulness and Body-Based Techniques
We believe healing happens in relationship, with yourself and with a compassionate, skilled therapist who honors your pace. Our goal isn’t to “fix” you; it’s to walk with you as you navigate this challenging time and help you achieve the outcomes you want for yourself. We believe goals are collaboratively defined in therapy, shaped by your needs, hopes, and vision for healing.
Meet Our Licensed And Experienced D.C. Therapists
We have a team of experienced clinicians who bring warmth, expertise, and deep training in brain- and body-based approaches to trauma healing. All of our D.C.-based therapists are committed to creating a safe, affirming space for you to do this work at your own pace.
Our Washington, D.C. Location
Our office is nestled in one of D.C.’s most vibrant and accessible neighborhoods; Dupont Circle, just a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red Line). Whether you’re commuting from downtown, Adams Morgan, Logan Circle, or Columbia Heights, we’re easy to reach by public transit, bike, or car.
We offer a quiet, thoughtfully designed space to support deep healing and nervous system regulation. From the moment you enter our doors, you’ll find a calming environment that reflects our trauma-informed approach, comfortable seating, soft lighting, and caring faces ready to meet you exactly where you are.
The Viva Center
Availibility
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: 9 AM –12 PM
Parking & Accessibility
Street parking is available along Q Street and neighboring blocks (please allow extra time during peak hours).
Several paid parking garages are within a 2–3 block radius.
Our building is ADA accessible with an elevator to our second-floor suite.
Once you’ve scheduled an in-person session, your therapist will share more detailed information about how to access the building.