The Viva Center

The Viva Center You have the power to heal. We're here to help. Imagine a life where you transcend struggles. Your journey to well-being is unique.

Break free from emotional burdens by exploring cutting-edge psychotherapy avenues to resilience and well-being. Discover powerful trauma-informed “non-talk” therapeutic approaches that empower you to heal and thrive, leaving behind the baggage of the past and embracing a brighter future. Viva Clinicians are trained in a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches. This allows you to experience a personalized treatment plan that combines various therapies, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more, custom-tailored to your needs. Viva offers Telehealth, In-person & Hybrid therapy options in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Connection doesn’t start with communication skills.It starts with whether the body feels safe.When the nervous system is...
02/14/2026

Connection doesn’t start with communication skills.

It starts with whether the body feels safe.

When the nervous system is regulated, people have more capacity for closeness, boundaries, and repair. When it’s overwhelmed, connection can feel effortful or even threatening.

Body-based therapy works with this foundation, helping safety develop at the level where relationships are formed.

The relationship you have with yourself is shaped by your nervous system.How you respond to stress teaches your body whe...
02/12/2026

The relationship you have with yourself is shaped by your nervous system.

How you respond to stress teaches your body whether support is available or not. Over time, those internal patterns influence how you show up in relationships, with partners, friends, and even at work.

Body-based therapy works with the nervous system directly, helping create a felt sense of safety so connection can happen more naturally.

02/07/2026

This month, we’re joined by the amazing Dr. Natalie Grigorian to talk about nurturing fertility, and how the same principles apply to any area of life you want to grow.

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Understanding why something happened doesn’t always change how it feels in your body.That’s because stress and anxiety l...
02/05/2026

Understanding why something happened doesn’t always change how it feels in your body.

That’s because stress and anxiety live below conscious thought.

When we work with the body, not just the mind, change becomes possible.

Change can happen faster than you think, when therapy works with your brain and body, not just your words.At Viva, we’re...
02/03/2026

Change can happen faster than you think, when therapy works with your brain and body, not just your words.

At Viva, we’re passionate about non-talk-based approaches that are backed by science and real results. Clinicians like Sara Mindel, a Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Consultant, bring advanced training that keeps our team at the cutting edge of what works.

It’s all about helping people heal effectively, efficiently, and with care that truly connects mind and body.

And yes, if you’re a licensed clinician who wants to do this work with us, we’re hiring!

Note:
- Priority for 2 days minimum of in person work per week. Options of remote, hybrid and/or in-person clinical work.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Ideal candidate is EMDR trained or has an interest in being EMDR trained.

Please email your resume and cover letter to marygrace@vivapartnership.com. Applications without both documents will not be considered.

01/31/2026

This month, we’re joined by the amazing Dr. Natalie Grigorian (.natalieg) to talk about nurturing fertility, and how the same principles apply to any area of life you want to grow.

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01/31/2026

This month, we’re joined by the amazing Dr. Natalie Grigorian to talk about nurturing fertility, and how the same principles apply to any area of life you want to grow.

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Fight, flight, and freeze aren’t flaws, they’re your nervous system trying to keep you safe.When stress lives in the bod...
01/29/2026

Fight, flight, and freeze aren’t flaws, they’re your nervous system trying to keep you safe.

When stress lives in the body, healing often needs to start there too.

That’s why non-talk therapies focus on regulation, not reliving.

Your body has been listening all along.

Your nervous system learned these patterns to protect you.And protection lives in the body, not just the mind.That’s why...
01/27/2026

Your nervous system learned these patterns to protect you.

And protection lives in the body, not just the mind.

That’s why healing often starts below the level of thought.

Your reactions didn’t come out of nowhere.They were learned for protection.And with care and support, new patterns are p...
01/24/2026

Your reactions didn’t come out of nowhere.

They were learned for protection.

And with care and support, new patterns are possible.

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1633 Q Street NW Suite 200
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 9pm - 12pm

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+12022651000

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The Viva Center is a mental health organization focused on healing and living optimally, conveniently located in Dupont Circle.

We are an empowerment-based group of trauma-informed therapists who work to promote holistic health in our clients and in our community. Our services include both traditional talk therapies (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, etc), and cutting-edge brain-based therapies like EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Brainspotting. Other services include expressive arts therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and mindfulness.