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.

04/04/2026
Your body isn’t stuck. It’s learned patterns that once made sense.And just like they were learned… they can be unlearned...
04/02/2026

Your body isn’t stuck. It’s learned patterns that once made sense.

And just like they were learned… they can be unlearned.

A new way of being is possible, one small shift at a time.

You’ve probably heard of “talk therapy” , but it’s not the only way change happens.Some approaches work from the top dow...
04/01/2026

You’ve probably heard of “talk therapy” , but it’s not the only way change happens.

Some approaches work from the top down (thoughts → feelings → body).

Others work from the bottom up (body → feelings → thoughts).

If you’ve ever felt like “I understand this, but I still feel the same,” you’re not alone. That’s often where body-based approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting can make a difference.

Healing doesn’t have to mean going back and reliving everything.Your brain and body can process what happened in a way t...
03/28/2026

Healing doesn’t have to mean going back and reliving everything.

Your brain and body can process what happened in a way that feels safe, gradual, and contained.

Approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Brainspotting are designed to help you move forward, without putting you back in it.

You deserve healing that feels safe. 🌿

03/25/2026

In this month's episode of Whole By Design, we’re joined by clinician and clinical director Amanda Good of The Sibley Good to explore the stress equation, a practical framework for understanding why stress affects people differently and how lasting balance is created.

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Non-talk therapy is often misunderstood, especially if you’ve only experienced traditional talk therapy.Healing doesn’t ...
03/24/2026

Non-talk therapy is often misunderstood, especially if you’ve only experienced traditional talk therapy.

Healing doesn’t only happen through words.
Some of the most powerful shifts happen beyond them.

This is where approaches like EMDR, brainspotting, and somatic therapies come in.

They work with how your brain and body actually store experience, not just how you explain it.

Change doesn’t always need words.Your body, your nervous system, and your brain can process and release what’s stuck, ev...
03/19/2026

Change doesn’t always need words.

Your body, your nervous system, and your brain can process and release what’s stuck, even when talking feels hard.

Therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Brainspotting help you move forward without having to explain everything.

03/17/2026
03/16/2026

In this month's episode of Whole By Design, we’re diving into the power of relationships, why even the smallest conflicts can create distance, and how empathy and repair bring us back to connection.

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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.