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Vivian Hwang Daniel

Vivian Hwang Daniel

BIPOC Identifying

Psychotherapist, Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Get specialized therapy with a skilled Asian American therapist who can help you get unstuck, feel more calm, and live life with more confidence. I help adults with chronic stress, imposter syndrome, burnout and complicated family relationships cope with our stressful world and more effectively resolve relationship conflicts in a way that aligns with your values. I utilize a trauma informed and culturally responsive approach as we work together on healing from the exhaustion from being constantly on alert and taking care of everything and everyone. You can learn how to break generational patterns of overwhelm, grief, shame and guilt to create a happier and more meaningful life that aligns with your personal values instead of a life based on what others think you should have, where you can more effectively communicate what you want and confidently say no to the things you don’t want. Many of my clients say that after specialized trauma informed therapy where we use Brainspotting and IFS, they have more clarity and are more confident in taking action to improve their life. I am licensed and see clients who are in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and South Carolina. My office is in the Atlanta, Georgia area where I also offer in-person therapy. In addition to standard 50 minute sessions, I also offer extended 90 minute sessions for those who want to do both Brainspotting and IFS and would also like nervous system regulation to help with the feelings that can come up in session.

Therapy Philosophy

A good relationship with your therapist is essential for getting the most from therapy so I offer a free 15-minute online video consultation to answer your questions about what it is like to work with me.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Relationship loss Emotional eating Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Insomnia Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Brainspotting Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Feminist Therapy Motivational Interviewing Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 25 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
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  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info