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.

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.

01/23/2026

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.

🎧 LINK IN BIO TO LISTEN NOW 🎧

01/23/2026

In the latest episode of Whole by Design, Dr. Rachel Wood unpacks how the advancements of AI will impact society both negatively, and positively.

🎧 LINK IN BIO TO LISTEN NOW 🎧

If talk therapy hasn’t helped the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean you failed.Some experiences are held in the body, not i...
01/22/2026

If talk therapy hasn’t helped the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean you failed.

Some experiences are held in the body, not in words.
When insight isn’t enough, your nervous system may be asking for a different kind of support.

You’re not broken.
You’re allowed to try something different.

Your nervous system isn’t working against you.It’s constantly trying to protect you.When you learn how to listen, it can...
01/17/2026

Your nervous system isn’t working against you.

It’s constantly trying to protect you.

When you learn how to listen, it can guide you toward more calm, clarity, and ease.

Talking can be powerful, but it’s not the only path to healing.Stress and trauma are often stored in the nervous system,...
01/15/2026

Talking can be powerful, but it’s not the only path to healing.

Stress and trauma are often stored in the nervous system, not just in thoughts or memories.

Non-talk therapies work directly with the brain and body to support deeper, lasting change.

If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief you hoped for, there may be another option worth exploring.

Logic alone can’t calm your body, and that’s not your fault.Your nervous system reacts before your thinking brain even h...
01/10/2026

Logic alone can’t calm your body, and that’s not your fault.

Your nervous system reacts before your thinking brain even has a chance to catch up. Stress, tension, and anxiety live in your body, not just your mind.

That’s why telling yourself to “calm down” rarely works.

The good news is that you can settle your body, but it takes working with your nervous system, not against it.

Listen to your body. Reset your nervous system. Feel at ease.

Your body holds more wisdom than you realize. When we learn to tune into our nervous system, we discover a guide that kn...
01/08/2026

Your body holds more wisdom than you realize.

When we learn to tune into our nervous system, we discover a guide that knows exactly how to help us feel safe, calm, and capable. 🌿

Many people think therapy is only for moments of crisis.In reality, it often starts much earlier, when something feels o...
01/01/2026

Many people think therapy is only for moments of crisis.

In reality, it often starts much earlier, when something feels off, heavy, or hard to name.

If therapy has been on your mind this year,

that thought might be worth paying attention to.

Address

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

Telephone

+12022651000

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Viva Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Viva Center:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category

Our Story

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.