Our therapists use a results-oriented approach designed to meet your unique needs. They are dedicated to empathetic, empowerment-based support.
Our therapists have either completed or are currently enrolled in our Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice certificate program. As such, they promote anti-racism, belief in the survivors of sexual assault, and other anti-discriminatory beliefs.
Many also participate in trainings on brain-based therapies, couples therapy, sensorimotor approaches, and more. Because Viva trainings and supervisions are either free or heavily subsidized, our therapists are able to place heavy emphasis on continued learning.
Every Viva therapist is fully licensed in the District of Columbia and is in good standing with their professional boards. Their rates correlate to their training and experience as follows: Expert Clinicians $255/session; Supervisors $205/session; Licensed Independent Clinicians $195/session; Licensed Graduate Clinicians $180/session.
Viva Clinicians
LGPC, NCC
Teayra Turner, LGPC, NCC
Teayra works with adults who have been impacted by addiction, struggle with mood as well as trauma. She uses a person-centered approach which allows her to best assess her client’s needs and give them unconditional positive care.
LGPC, NCC, CMT
Michele Topel, LGPC, NCC, CMT
Michele uses her mindfulness and dialectical-behavioral therapy training to support individuals experiencing addiction and trauma. She has experience with the LGBTQ population as well as adult children of alcoholics, and those who have experienced addiction-related trauma.
MSW, LGSW
Raven Jenerson, MSW, LGSW
Raven is experienced in working with adolescents and adults via individual and group therapy. She specializes in working with those impacted by trauma associated with domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQ+ community identity, addiction and adoption/foster care. Raven’s fully engaged style puts her clients at ease and allows for deep healing.
LICSW
Kristin Dart, LICSW
Kristin works with clients who may be experiencing complex trauma, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues. She has experience with first-responders, particularly police officers.
LICSW
Sarah Levy, LICSW
Sarah uses mindfulness, dialectical-behavioral therapy, yoga, and more to work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced all types of trauma.
LICSW
Lenna Jawdat, LICSW, RYT
Lenna uses mindfulness, brain-based, and yogic approaches to treating different forms of trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and neglect. She also works with identity, sexuality, and relationships.
LICSW
Alina McClerklin, LICSW
Community Engagement Specialist
Alina offers both individual and couples therapy, and sex therapy. Her expertise covers relationships, sexuality, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma.
LICSW
Megan Munzert, LICSW
Megan uses mindfulness and experiential techniques along with Brainspotting. She specializes in PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety.
LICSW
Stacey Thompson, LICSW
Stacey utilizes techniques from body-oriented psychotherapies, mindfulness and brain-based therapies. She specializes in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, and those working to recover from traumatic experiences.
LICSW
Regina Tosca, LICSW
Community Engagement Specialist
Regina uses techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and much more, to treat issues such as grief, anxiety, and trauma. She has extensive experience working with chronic and terminal illness in a hospital setting. Regina is passionate about working with companion animal bereavement.
Expert Clinician
LICSW
Dr. Julie Lopez, LICSW
Founder/Strategist
Julie is the founder of the Viva Center and the creator of the Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice course. She offers short-term, intensive treatment for interested clients, which incorporates brain and body-based approaches like EMDR.
