- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical skill building
- Culturally aware care
About Vivia
Dr. Hill-Silcott practices in a warm, conversational style. She listens first and works with each person to find what fits. Treatment draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavior techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotion-focused work, and mindfulness practices. Sessions include talk and skill-building that target unhelpful thinking and routine patterns.
She brings eight years of professional experience to her work and uses assessment tools when they help clarify a problem. Her background includes supporting people facing discrimination, shame, identity questions, and relationship setbacks. She emphasizes respect for each person's cultural and identity context and helps people explore how those factors shape their thinking and habits.
People who choose her can expect collaborative goal-setting and concrete steps to practice between sessions. Dr. Hill-Silcott aims to help clients notice small changes in thought and routine that lead to better daily functioning. Her style is steady and practical, focused on what works for the individual's life.
She offers services in English and accepts clients internationally. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the site's process.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship. It involves open conversation and the therapist reflecting what matters to the client, which can help people feel heard and begin to shift everyday thoughts and habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to practice different responses, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. These tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when patterns of reacting cause problems in relationships and daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That choice can change over time as new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using homework practices and mindfulness exercises between meetings to reinforce changes in everyday thinking and behavior.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as panic, OCD symptoms, and prejudice and discrimination.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, conversational style and focuses on listening first. Sessions emphasize practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Hill-Silcott has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and client backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Georgia according to the information provided.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.