Vivian believes therapy should be a place where you can be honest about where you are, hopeful about where you’re going, and supported along the way. With more than 20 years in social services and over a decade in private practice, she considers it an honor to walk alongside people as they navigate relationships, life transitions, personal challenges, healing, and growth.

As the owner of Cook Counseling & Therapy and a Licensed Professional Counselor, Vivian brings both clinical experience and genuine human connection into her work. Her approach is warm, relational, conversational, and direct. She uses humor, remembers the details, and has a knack for translating what’s happening in the room in real time—helping clients make sense of things that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.

Vivian doesn’t believe therapy has to feel stiff or overly clinical to be meaningful. She creates space for honest conversations while also being willing to challenge clients when it’s needed. One of her greatest strengths is seeing a client’s capacity—sometimes before they see it themselves—and encouraging them to step into it. Her goal is for clients to feel heard without judgment, supported when things feel hard, and empowered to create meaningful change.

For clients who want faith to be part of their counseling experience, Vivian welcomes the opportunity to incorporate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process. She believes faith can be an important source of meaning, strength, and perspective, while also creating an inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds and beliefs. Faith is welcome in her work, but never required.

Vivian has a particular passion for individual and couples counseling, helping clients better understand themselves, improve communication, navigate difficult seasons, and build healthier, more connected relationships. For couples looking for additional support, she offers Marriage Refresh and Marriage Foundations, providing focused opportunities to strengthen connection, work through challenges, and build a healthier foundation for the relationship. Marriage Foundations also incorporates the PREPARE/ENRICH framework for couples preparing for marriage.

One of Vivian’s greatest strengths is creating a space where people can bring their whole selves. Sometimes you need to be challenged. Sometimes you need someone to sit with you in the hard stuff. And sometimes you need a little humor—and maybe a little Texas twang—to remind you that you’re going to be okay.

And yes, her middle name really is “Sweetheart.” It’s a fitting reflection of the warmth she brings to her work—and to the people who sit across from her.

Ways to Work with Vivian