About
Viviana Urgiles, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people as they recover from the effects of trauma and chronic stress. She serves clients in Texas and New York, offering a steady, supportive, and culturally responsive space where individuals can explore painful experiences, rebuild a sense of safety, and move toward meaningful emotional healing.
Her work frequently centers on trauma, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and the impact of childhood abuse or neglect. She also helps clients navigate interpersonal violence, domestic violence, sexual trauma, medical trauma, grief and loss, and other life-altering events. Viviana understands that trauma can ripple into many areas of life, including relationships, self-esteem, trust, emotional regulation, physical health, and overall well-being.
Using trauma-informed, evidence-based care, she helps clients make sense of how trauma affects both mind and body while strengthening coping skills, resilience, and healthier day-to-day patterns. She aims to build a therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the process.
In addition to trauma treatment, Viviana supports concerns that often accompany trauma, such as anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, social anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, workplace stress, and multicultural concerns. She tailors therapy to each person’s goals, strengths, and needs, with the belief that healing and growth are possible even after deeply difficult experiences.
Evidence-based approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Viviana Urgiles, LCSW, draws from several evidence-based methods to support clients working through trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to respond differently to stressors, which can be especially useful when worries, mood symptoms, or overwhelm start to shape daily life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most. Rather than getting stuck in a struggle with symptoms, ACT supports values-based actions and psychological flexibility, which many people find helpful when healing from trauma-related experiences or chronic stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Viviana collaborates with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and pace, then tailors therapy accordingly as needs evolve over time.
Online therapy makes support more accessible and adaptable to real schedules. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging, which can be helpful for staying connected between sessions or when talking in real time is not the best fit.How much experience does Viviana Urgiles have?
Viviana Urgiles has 15 years of clinical experience.
Is Viviana Urgiles a licensed therapist?
Yes. Viviana Urgiles is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She is licensed in New York (NY LCSW 090637) and Texas (TX LCSW 115734).
In which languages does Viviana Urgiles provide therapy?
Viviana Urgiles provides therapy in English.
Where is Viviana Urgiles located?
Viviana Urgiles is located in Texas.
How can I work with Viviana Urgiles as my therapist?
Sessions with Viviana Urgiles are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Viviana Urgiles work with international clients?
Yes. Viviana Urgiles works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Viviana Urgiles cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.