- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship patterns
About Aviva
Aviva Kovacs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Many people come when they feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and want to figure out what comes next.
She listens for patterns that keep a person stuck, such as repeated chaotic relationships, avoidance, or feelings of emptiness. She offers both short-term, solution-focused work and longer-term therapy, depending on what a person needs. In early sessions she often gives practical suggestions aimed at easing distress right away.
Aviva describes straightforward, down-to-earth sessions. She helps people name what is happening, notice how past experiences influence present choices, and experiment with small changes. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and the effects of past family dynamics.
Her practice addresses caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, infidelity, separation and divorce, dissociation, and the loneliness that comes with life transitions. When trauma is part of the picture she supports people who know the event is over but still find it hard to move forward. She also works with people facing dependent personality patterns and commitment concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in Maryland. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Aviva works using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding patterns. One approach emphasizes short-term, solution-focused work that identifies specific problems and tests small experiments to reduce distress; this can help with acute anxiety, decision points, and immediate coping needs. Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms by helping people process how past events continue to influence thoughts, feelings, and relationship choices, aiming to restore daily functioning and reduce symptoms that persist long after the event.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That collaborative process guides whether sessions remain brief and focused or expand into longer-term exploration of attachment, family patterns, or identity concerns.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. People often find that online sessions can fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Phone or video meetings can allow for shorter check-ins or full conversations depending on need. Aviva aims to match the method and pacing of sessions to each person's life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York, Maryland, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and loneliness.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of short-term, solution-focused work and longer-term therapy. Early sessions often include practical, individualized suggestions to reduce symptoms and clarify next steps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship patterns. Her background includes work with caregiver stress and family of origin issues.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland. These credentials are listed exactly as provided.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the selected location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.