About
Vivian

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Although the concerns people bring to therapy look different across the lifespan, I often find we’re working toward the same goal: helping people move out of old patterns and into relationships, choices, and lives that feel more intentional and aligned with who they want to be. I believe our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors make sense when we understand the experiences that shaped them. Many of the patterns we rely on today developed to help us cope, stay safe, or get our needs met. My role is to help clients understand those patterns with curiosity rather than judgment while creating space for meaningful, lasting change. As an immigrant and bilingual therapist, I recognize how culture, family, and lived experiences shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. I strive to create a space where every part of your story is welcome and where nothing important about your identity has to be left outside the room.

Education & Training

  • M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling –  Southern Methodist University
  • B.A. Psychology –  Southern Methodist University
  • Advanced training in Play Therapy
  • Registered Play Therapist (RPT) – application submitted
  • Spanish Speaking
  • DBT trained
Vivian Murcia, Licensed Professional Counselor, Play Therapist

How We Work Together

Therapy, to me, isn’t about becoming someone different—it’s about understanding the patterns that have shaped you and deciding which ones you want to keep, soften, or let go of.

My approach is active, collaborative, and honest. Together, we’ll slow patterns down, explore what they’re were originally trying to protect, and decide whether they’re still serving the life and relationships you want today. While insight is important, I believe lasting change comes from noticing patterns in real time, practicing new responses, and building the confidence to choose differently.

Therapy with me often includes thoughtful feedback, curiosity, humor, and direct conversations when they’re needed. Some sessions focus on processing emotions, while others involve learning new skills, strengthening relationships, or navigating difficult life transitions.

A meaningful part of my work includes grief in all its forms. Grief is not only about death, but also about the losses that come with change—shifts in identity, relationships, parenthood, health, expectations, or the future you thought you were moving toward. Even when these changes are chosen or expected, they can bring a deep sense of sadness and disorientation. I believe grief deserves space, not rushing. It asks to be witnessed, understood, and integrated rather than fixed or pushed aside. Together, we’ll make room for both the pain of what has been lost and the process of learning how to carry it forward.

Begin in a space that honors your story

Support is available for whatever season you’re in.

Start with Vivian