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Online therapist

Vivian Pazos

Practical, calm support for stress and relationships

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Vivian

Vivian Pazos is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people cope with stress and anxiety. She guides clients through grounding and breathing exercises and helps identify what triggers anxious reactions. Vivian also teaches simple coping skills that can be used day to day to reduce overwhelm and manage strong emotions.

She offers support for relationship and family concerns, helping people work toward calmer conflict resolution and clearer communication.

Background and approach

Those struggling with low motivation, self-esteem, or confidence can expect focused attention on small, achievable steps toward feeling more capable. Vivian brings 20 years of professional experience practicing in Florida as a LMFT. Her work emphasizes a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach where clients can speak openly about feelings and difficulties.

Sessions focus on practical tools rather than long explanations. In therapy she often starts with breathing and grounding skills, then builds toward communication techniques and behavior changes that fit daily life. She uses both English and Spanish to make sessions accessible to more people.

Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based tools for online support

Vivian commonly uses grounding and breathing techniques to help people manage immediate anxiety symptoms. These are short, practical exercises taught in session that can reduce panic and make strong feelings easier to handle in the moment.

She also focuses on communication skills that help reduce family and relationship conflict. That work involves practicing clear, assertive ways to express needs and setting small behavioral goals to improve interactions over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that fit the person’s life. Adjustments are made as progress is seen or needs change.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging provide short, convenient check-ins. These formats make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to receive steady support when it fits daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and depression, plus topics like communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, life purpose, and women's issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and evidence-based, emphasizing breathing and grounding exercises, trigger identification, and step-by-step coping skills for daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
Vivian has 20 years of professional work experience practicing as a therapist in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, FL LMFT MT5011, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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