Julie Lopez

At The Viva Center, we believe that by tailoring therapeutic options just for you, we can create a customized experience together. In addition to being licensed and trained to provide traditional talk-therapy (analytical and insight based), each Viva clinician has post graduate training and certification in advanced mind therapies for meaningful shifts in the day to day experience.

Founded in 2007 by Julie Lopez, PhD, LICSW, the Viva Center has grown from a handful of clinicians to over 20 licensed practitioners working directly in mental health or complementary practices such as psychiatry, acupuncture, massage, and more.

In addition to being heavily trained and experienced in traditional talk therapy, our team of licensed clinicians have completed extensive...

The Viva Center is a wellness organization focused on healing and living optimally, conveniently located in Dupont Circle. We are an empowerment-based group of trauma-informed therapists who work to promote holistic health in our clients and in our community. Our services include psychotherapy, neurofeedback, EMDR, mindfulness, art therapy, play therapy, career counseling, nutrition counseling,...