Vivian Whetham , LPC

Vivian Whetham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wyoming with ten years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and major life changes. She combines practical, solution-focused strategies with an accepting, nonjudgmental approach to support clients in developing concrete coping skills and making healthier decisions. LPC denotes a state license to provide professional mental health counseling and reflects formal training and clinical supervision.

Vivian addresses a wide range of challenges including anger, self-esteem and identity concerns, career and parenting issues, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, caregiver stress, and substance use. Her work often includes helping clients improve communication, set boundaries, process loss, and rebuild after crisis or separation. She adapts methods to the needs of each person, matching interventions to the presenting problem and each client's goals.

Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Through collaborative exploration, she helps clients learn new ways of thinking and behaving that foster resilience, clearer values, and more intentional choices. Vivian emphasizes practical skills and personal growth while guiding clients toward greater well-being and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vivian Whetham commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based approach that identifies and reshapes unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, empathetic environment that prioritizes the client's perspective and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vivian collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so treatment feels relevant and effective for their situation.

Online therapy with Vivian uses flexible modalities - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access support around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limits. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and receive timely assistance when life becomes overwhelming.