AVIV clinicians bring a wide range of professional training and life experience to their work. Our team includes Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and clinicians licensed in multiple states. Many members of our team come from diverse professional backgrounds and have trained or practiced across the country, allowing us to bring a variety of perspectives and approaches to the therapeutic process.

Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy uses animals—like dogs, goats, or horses—as part of the therapy process. Being around animals can help people feel calmer, more open, and more comfortable during sessions. Working with animals in therapy can make it easier to talk about feelings, build trust, and practice new skills. It’s helpful for people who are dealing with things like anxiety, stress, trauma, or trouble connecting with others. At AVIV, Clinicians use animals in a safe and supportive way to help clients grow and heal.

AVIV offers walk & talk therapy sessions at several of our locations, including our farm setting and areas near city parks. These sessions allow clients to move at their own pace while engaging in meaningful conversation. Being outdoors can help reduce pressure, create a sense of openness, and bring fresh energy into the therapeutic process. In some cases, sessions may also include one of our therapy dogs. Walk & talk therapy is a simple but powerful way to incorporate movement, fresh air, and the natural environment into your healing process.

Several AVIV clinicians are trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a widely recognized therapy used to help process trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories, so they feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

We also offer EMDR Intensives, which provide extended therapy sessions designed to help clients move through deeper therapeutic work with greater focus and momentum.

If you’re looking for a more traditional therapy setting, Office-Based Therapy may be a good fit. AVIV clinicians stay up to date with the latest and most effective treatment methods through ongoing training and specialization.

AVIV clinicians have been providing online therapy for years, even before it became widely used. Licensed in multiple states, our therapists offer flexible scheduling while remaining part of a collaborative clinical team. Unlike many online platforms, AVIV therapists are supported by experienced colleagues, ensuring thoughtful, ethical, and high-quality care. We continue expanding our services to reach more communities.