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.

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.

The start of a new year can bring a lot of pressure to “know the plan.”But growth doesn’t begin with answers, it begins ...
12/30/2025

The start of a new year can bring a lot of pressure to “know the plan.”

But growth doesn’t begin with answers, it begins with permission.

Permission to pause. To reflect. To take one small step forward.

Change can happen faster than you think, when therapy works with your brain and body, not just your words.At Viva, we’re...
12/26/2025

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!

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

Merry Christmas from all of us at Viva Center 🎄If today feels joyful, we hope you savor it.If it feels complicated, quie...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Viva Center 🎄

If today feels joyful, we hope you savor it.

If it feels complicated, quiet, or heavy, you’re not alone.

The holidays can bring connection and tenderness, memories and mixed emotions. All of it belongs.

May today offer you moments of ease, small pockets of peace, and permission to be exactly where you are.

Wishing you a gentle, meaningful Christmas 🤍

12/23/2025

If you feel tense, overwhelmed, or “on edge” without a clear reason,
your nervous system may be asking for support.

Healing doesn’t have to be verbal.

Non-talk therapy works with the body to create calm and relief.

12/20/2025

What feels automatic today often started as a way to stay safe.

Your nervous system learned quickly, quietly, and intelligently.

You’re not “stuck”, you’re running patterns that once protected you.

With the right tools and techniques, those patterns can start to soften and shift.

12/16/2025

While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, it can come with its own set of challenges for many.

If you find yourself anticipating or experiencing difficulty this season, Sonja gives us some practical tips on how to navigate tough situations and help make them more manageable.

Need extra support this season? Head to our website to find out how we can help you.

Your body holds the imprint of past experiences; stress, overwhelm, moments you had to push through.But it also holds th...
12/11/2025

Your body holds the imprint of past experiences; stress, overwhelm, moments you had to push through.

But it also holds the capacity to learn, adapt, and create new patterns.

Healing isn’t about erasing the past.

It’s about helping your nervous system discover what’s possible now.

Ever reacted before you could explain why?That’s implicit memory, your body replaying old patterns, not a sign that some...
12/09/2025

Ever reacted before you could explain why?

That’s implicit memory, your body replaying old patterns, not a sign that something is “wrong” with you.

When you understand how your nervous system stores these experiences, your reactions start to make more sense, and feel easier to work with.

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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.