- Reduces anxiety
- Addresses trauma
- Practical tools
About Aviva
Aviva Kovacs is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and low self-esteem. She welcomes questions about codependency, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at reducing symptoms so daily life feels easier.
Aviva offers both short-term, solution-focused work and longer-term treatment depending on what a person needs. Early sessions often include simple, concrete strategies clients can try right away to relieve anxious thoughts and physical symptoms. She describes her style as down-to-earth and nonjudgmental, meeting people where they are.
Her background includes clinical work across many settings and more than two decades supporting people through trauma and relationship upheaval. Aviva is a LCSW and holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland as well as LCSW credentials elsewhere. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each plan of care.
People reach out to her when they feel stuck, burdened by past events, or caught in chaotic relationship patterns. She aims to help clients move from despair toward hope and strength, offering practical suggestions alongside a compassionate therapeutic relationship.
If someone wants to start, they can expect a clear discussion about goals and an initial plan that fits their needs and time frame.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques such as trauma-focused strategies and solution-focused work are often used to address symptoms and improve daily functioning. Trauma-focused techniques help people process past events and reduce intrusive memories or strong emotional reactions, while solution-focused work concentrates on specific, achievable changes a person can try right away to reduce anxiety or relationship distress.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptom patterns, and how much time they want to spend in therapy, then suggest a mix of approaches to try. Adjustments are made along the way based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or scheduling appointments without a commute. It also allows people to keep continuity of care when routines change, with flexible timing and an emphasis on practical tools that can be used between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
New York, Maryland, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Aviva focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like codependency and attachment problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical, offering both short-term solution-focused work and longer-term therapy as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials, with the LCSW-C tied to Maryland, where she is based.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule sessions with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.