Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Vivian works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Vivian
Vivian Hill is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Vivian focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to feel more in control and more confident.
She keeps sessions respectful and calm. Vivian listens closely and adapts conversations to each person's needs. She works with clients to set clear goals and break them into manageable tasks.
Background and approach
Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on building skills that can be used outside of sessions. Vivian pays attention to how past experiences affect present behavior. She helps people identify patterns that feed anger, shame, or addictive behavior and then practices new ways of responding.
Communication skills and forgiveness are common topics in her work when people want to repair relationships or rebuild trust with themselves. She also supports people who are figuring out life purpose and building self-love. Sessions often include strategies to boost motivation and confidence.
Vivian tailors each plan to what a person finds realistic and helpful. People who reach out start with a simple conversation about their goals. From there Vivian and the person agree on a path forward and check progress along the way.
Her approach aims to make steady, practical changes rather than quick fixes.
What Vivian works with
Everything Vivian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Vivian's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many people find that learning concrete strategies helps with anger, shame, and addictive urges. One common approach focuses on identifying triggers and practicing alternative responses in real situations. This helps people notice patterns and try new behaviors when stress rises.Another frequent focus is building communication and self-worth skills. Sessions work on clearer expression, setting boundaries, and small steps to increase confidence and motivation. These skills support healthier relationships and reduce reactive responses like anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people maintain face-to-face conversation, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use approaches in real time.
Questions people ask about Vivian
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens carefully, sets clear goals, and uses straightforward steps people can apply between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a licensed clinical social worker credential and has 13 years of professional experience working with these concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.