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Vivian Windsor

Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Vivian

Vivian Windsor brings a practical, skills-focused approach rooted in cognitive behavioral methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, and major life changes. She uses evidence-informed techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness principles to help clients identify thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild emotional resilience.

Background and approach

With straightforward guidance, she supports clients through the immediate problems they face and the longer-term work of building self-compassion and stability.

With 35 years of clinical experience as an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee, Windsor draws on a broad background addressing codependency, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and other relational concerns.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical tools - motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods often complement the cognitive work to create actionable steps and sustained change. She aims to foster a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can process difficult emotions, strengthen their self-love, and move toward healthier patterns of relating and coping.

Online approaches that blend skills and compassion

Vivian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavioral changes; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values and emotions at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that complement cognitive and behavioral work.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most effective and sustainable for the client’s needs and preferences. This partnership helps tailor interventions to specific concerns such as addiction, relationship issues, or life transitions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and consistency across busy lives. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within Tennessee and maintain ongoing momentum between sessions through varied communication methods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as codependency and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered listening and mindfulness, focusing on practical skills and emotional awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience providing mental health support across a wide range of concerns and treatment approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and is licensed in Tennessee with licence number TN LPC-MHSP 2067.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English