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Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott

Vivia Offers Online Counseling with BetterHelp

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This therapist offers services through BetterHelp. When you first click through to BetterHelp, you'll be asked to answer questions about yourself and what you're looking for in therapy. These questions give this therapist some background about you and what you are struggling with. You'll then be asked to set up a profile with an email address and password. You should set aside about 15 minutes for the sign-up process.

What kind of financial assistance is available?  

BetterHelp offers financial aid based on your income. The discount is between 10% and 20%. To apply, complete the initial sign-up process, then click on the "Apply for financial aid" link. The financial aid questionnaire asks some basic questions about your income and will give you instant feedback if you qualify for a discounted rate.

By signing up from this page you will also receive 20% off your first month.
Hello! I am Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott, I earned a PhD. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with over 5 years of direct counseling experience. I live in Georgia with my family, 2 dogs, and a betta fish named Vivia. I helped clients who suffer with anxiety, stress management, depression, identity intersectionality, grief, and trauma. I have spent many years working with college students, African-American gay men in college, and adolescents. I also help African-American youth to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and also how to remain resilient.

I believe that each client is unique and diverse, as such, I prefer to integrate perspectives from multiple theoretical approaches that is a suitable fit for the client. I utilize assessment instruments to help clients understand their concerns. I believe the intersectionality with each client's identity should be affirmed. I am trained in multicultural therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and solution focused brief therapy.

I prefer engaging in warm dialogues with clients. I believe that when a client experiences warmth from a counselor, unique opportunities emerge for the client to engage in honest communication. My only goal for counseling is to assist my client regain control and eventually lead healthier, happier, and a more fulfilled life.

I am committed to assisting you to overcome the challenges that you are facing. I feel honored and privileged to support you along your journey.

License: Georgia LPC: LPC009138


Reviews


 May 04, 2022 by T.I. 
I've only had two session with Dr. Hill-Silcott and I've already learned so much. She presented herself to me, as someone who cares and it allowed me to open up. I look forward to our sessions and truly grateful for the growth I'm experiencing. She Rocks!

 May 01, 2022 by J.E. 
She is amazing

 Mar 30, 2022 by M.I. 
I’ve been working with Dr. Hill-Silcott for several months now and have felt a significant change in perspective. I am still working on making some practical changes in my life but feel like I perceive my choices/challenges/fears in a different light. Dr. Hill-Silcott has been very patient and supportive through some difficult and challenging moments and her insights and perspective have helped me better understand my thought patterns, fears and emotions. I am grateful for all the support and highly recommend working with Dr. Hill-Silcott.

 Mar 30, 2022 by H.A. 
Dr. Vivia is the therapist that you picture when you think "therapist" (hopefully). She is soft spoken, puts you at ease, gently calls you out on your maladaptive coping skills like negative self talk, helps you gain a different perspective, etc., all while being kind and caring. I really like her and am glad I found her!

 Mar 20, 2022 by S.H. 
Dr. V is incredible she takes you to the ledge but is right there with you.

 Mar 06, 2022 by E.M. 
Vivia is a wonderful person. Listens, responsive, gives great resources and advice. She is very personable and easy to talk with.

 Mar 04, 2022 by A.L. 
Dr Viva has been so instrumental with helping me process and accept my identity. She is extremely caring and checked in on me multiple times throughout the week sending good thoughts. She is so professional, yet also so warm, and made me feel comfortable talking about anything I had on my mind. I never felt judged by her, and she was always so patient. She has helped me so much, and I will always be grateful to her for guiding me through a difficult transition in my life. It was so lovely to have her to send a message to when I was feeling down. I cannot recommend Dr Viva enough to anyone who is thinking about starting therapy. Thank you so much Vivia!

 Feb 18, 2022 by D.O. 
Dr. Vivia is wonderful! She’s kind and compassionate, and offers excellent advice. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.

 Feb 17, 2022 by C.H. 
She is the best, she always send motivational responses

 Dec 31, 2021 by K.I. 
She is wonderful!!

 Dec 15, 2021 by H.A. 
Where can I even start? After several months of being discouraged after my previous in-person therapist, feeling at my lowest and most anxious, after just a few sessions I am starting to learn how to understand my fears, reduce my anxiety levels and have a higher level of awareness of my body and mind. The very special thing about Dr. V is she is extremely kind, non-judgmental, offers you a space to be your authentic self and spends so much time and effort making you feel valued, worth while and safe. She often messages even outside of my sessions to check in on me, which is something I have never experienced with therapists before, and it feels so wonderful to get these messages during a busy, stressful day, to know there is someone watching out for you and help you tackle any demons, no matter how small or large. It is just a testament of her immaculate level of detail and care for her clients. You do not feel like you are a subject under the microscope which has been slapped on a category - you feel like a strong, whole human being who is capable, adaptable and agile to take on whatever life throws at you, even when the world is crumbling down. I have nothing but gratitude for my amazing therapist, and the effect these sessions have had on me have had a profound impact on my life and I am moving up in my studies, career and well-being. Let me just tell you this - I was skeptical signing onto betterhelp as an online therapy platform, but I will not be going anywhere else EVER again! Thank you Dr. V, a true role model for practitioners in the field and a Guardian angel for those who need you most during dark times in their life. It is a long road ahead for me, but I know I am in the best hands possible.

 Dec 08, 2021 by F.A. 
Dr Vivia is a great therapist shes a great listener as well she will always be in touch with you and send you supportive messages that makes your day

 Nov 30, 2021 by D.U. 
I feel well assured with Dr. Hill-Silcott's wisdom and guidance concerning my depression and anxiety issues. Speaking with her always sparks a fire within me to break through the barriers that have been holding me back in life. She makes me feel seen, heard and understood. If you've felt stuck and unsure of what direction to take in life, I wholeheartedly believe speaking with Dr. Hill-Silcott will help you find the perspective you need to set yourself back into motion :)

 Sep 02, 2021 by H.O. 
Vivia is such a huge help to me, and since I have begun speaking to her I feel a weight has been lifted off of my life. She is understanding and efficient in her work. Thank you!

 Aug 25, 2021 by N.I. 
Changed my life <3

 Aug 10, 2021 by A.B. 
Vivia is amazing and has helped me SO much, I don’t know what I would do without her in my life!!!!!

 Jul 10, 2021 by J.E. 
Vivia is fantastic. Of the 4 therapists I've worked with, both in person and over zoom, she's by far the best. She guides with compassion and a firm hand, which is what I really need. She's also sharp, and very tough love, but in the best way possible. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

 Jul 08, 2021 by C.I. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is a wonderful. She is patient and attentive. Each session I find myself evolving from what once held me back emotionally. I am proud of the person that I am becoming.

 May 22, 2021 by R.Y. 
Therapy is important to me and have worked with several different practitioners. Dr. Hill-Scott is incredible. She is passionate about the work, compassionate, and delivers a personal touch while still being a true professional. I have been able to explore a lot of things with her that I was afraid to explore with previous therapists. I appreciate her multidisciplinary approach, she is willing to switch between different modalities depending on the situation. It’s great to be matched with someone with so much experience and I feel lucky to be in her care.

 May 09, 2021 by A.L. 
Dr. Vivia has changed and saved my life. She is always compassionate, understanding and gives me the tools I need to manage my symptoms.

 Mar 31, 2021 by K.A. 
This is the first time for me for trying online counselling, was far better than I had at anticipated. Dr Hill-Silcott was so easy to talk to, great at listening, and great at pulling me back when I went of course, would highly recommend her. I can’t thank her enough for helping me look at things in a different and more healthy way moving forward. Thankyou

 Mar 26, 2021 by H.O. 
Vivia is a great counselor. She helps me see/ understand things I don't see. She explains well. I feel comfortable talking to her about basically anything.

 Mar 25, 2021 by D.O. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is an incredible listener and counselor. Having only had a few sessions with her, I have gained so much insight on my struggles already and now have helpful tools in caring for myself.

 Mar 23, 2021 by A.A. 
Just from the first experience, she is wonderful and already helping we work through some things I’ve been struggling with!

 Mar 18, 2021 by D.A. 
Great therapist! Great listener and very empathetic

 Mar 06, 2021 by N.A. 
Vivia is fantastic - she is kind, insightful, thoughtful, calming and just a lovely person to talk with. I always left sessions with lots to think about and she’s so easy to talk to. I would highly recommend talking to Vivia

 Mar 02, 2021 by P.H. 
Dr.Hill-Silcott has been a fantastic therapist and has guided me in a path that has helped me overcome my anxiety. I feel 100x better since I started therapy.

 Mar 02, 2021 by M.O. 
My first session with Vivia was so encouraging. She kindly called me out about things I could/should fix, and helped me to see what my strengths and weaknesses are. She also provided me with resources to use between sessions. Exited for the next time we meet!

 Feb 19, 2021 by A.N. 
I loooooove my counselor

 Feb 18, 2021 by C.H. 
I am so happy I found better health or rather better health found me I need this so bad in the world when everyone is telling You that you’re crazy but really you’re just stressed and the anxiety coming from the day-to-day living in the unfortunate incident that happened in your life it’s good to know better help is there for you.

 Jan 24, 2021 by L.A. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is phenomenal and a great listener!! I appreciate her support and encouragement during a difficult time in my life!! I am grateful for her services! I definitely recommend!!

 Jan 16, 2021 by M.A. 
Dr. Hill -Silcott is one of the best therapist I've had. She really helped me unpacking alot of my trauma and begin the healing process. She is a great listener and she knows how to ask the right questions to get you thinking. Not to mention her advice on being the best version of myself has been priceless. I highly recommend her!

 Dec 28, 2020 by L.Y. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is AMAZING! She works hard to listen and will go above and beyond to help you with any and all areas of your life. She is personable and funny. I appreciate her honesty and I feel that warm family vibe when speaking with her.

 Nov 20, 2020 by L.U. 
Obviously it’s all a bit of a mess when you decide to embark on counselling . DR Hill-Silcott is demonstrating to me through our sessions that she has great ability to use her expertise. I am finding strategies to cope and move forward with my dilemmas .

 Nov 16, 2020 by T.O. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is a very thorough, patient, and kind therapist. I felt very safe speaking to her honestly, and she helped me work through and manage some symptoms of anxiety. If you're looking for a great listener who asks thoughtful questions, Dr. Hill-Silcott might be a great fit for you!

 Nov 15, 2020 by J.A. 
Dr. Hill- Silcott is excellent! I appreciate her insight, perspective, and recommendations.

 Oct 18, 2020 by J.E. 
Vivia is kind and understanding. I love our weekly appointments because they make me feel more confident in my day to day tasks. She has a way with words where she makes things feel simplified and possible even when life seems to feel spinning out of control. She is overall just a fantastic counsellor.

 Oct 15, 2020 by K.A. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott really listens. She's patience and thoughtful. I feel like she is able to help me feel more prepared for my week ahead. She's is the absolute best!

 Oct 01, 2020 by C.A. 
I've only had a few sessions with Dr.Hill-Silcott but she's very kind and understanding and also very professional. I was very hesitant to speak to someone in the past but I feel safe telling her anything without being judged and I feel so much better after speaking to her.

 Aug 13, 2020 by A.N. 
Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott was counseling me for 2 months. She's extremely patient with my technology problems and psychological issues. Dr. Vivia has such a warm and understanding personality. She's trying to find convenient time for sessions. I feel so grateful to have a counselor like Dr. Vivia.

 Aug 06, 2020 by C.H. 
I’ve only been to my first session and I can already tell that Dr. Hill-Scott is a very encouraging and understanding counselor. She is down to earth but also gives off a nurturing feeling that I really need.

 Aug 04, 2020 by J.A. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is incredibly responsive and caring! She was and is a godsend!

 Jul 21, 2020 by L.E. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is amazingly intuitive and supportive, and helps me as I work to understand how I can address the concerns in my life

 Jul 20, 2020 by D.A. 
I have only had two sessions so far with D. Hill-Silcott but she is very warm and makes the work that comes with therapy seem positive and not like a chore. I really appreciate her approach

 Jun 04, 2020 by P.H. 
Vivia is a warm and nurturing person. Her approach is helpful for gently moving towards solutions to the issues you might be facing. She is understanding and caring and filled with useful knowledge and resources.

 May 16, 2020 by D.A. 
Very attentive, and follows up with her patients.

 May 14, 2020 by L.A. 
I am so thankful that through this app I have found dr Hill-silcott. Not only is she extremely competent at what she does, she brings empathy along with her own life experiences and advice to each session and for that I am extremely grateful. She allows me to fully express myself during each session and allows me the time to cry as well. The transition of my daughter Glow Twilight is not easy and dr Hill-silcott is there gently guiding me through this process. Thank you.

 May 11, 2020 by L.I. 
Dr Hill-Silcott has been a saving grace to me. She listens intently and always has the words to encourage me to keep working.

 May 05, 2020 by P.A. 
She is awesome and very knowledgeable. My situation is a bit complicated but she gave me great insight and understood it very fast.

 Apr 29, 2020 by G.R. 
Dr. Vivia is absolutely wonderful in what she does. As I suffered from PTSD, anxiety and depression which has caused me to be distrustful in people, she is one of the few that made me have full trust in her. She is sincere, kind and non-judgmental.

 Apr 29, 2020 by B.I. 
It’s great to have support and guidance.

 Apr 14, 2020 by R.O. 
Fantastic person, gave me really good perspectives and helped me to understand some things that had been bothering me for a long time.

 Apr 03, 2020 by S.A. 
Vivia helped me get through a lot.

 Mar 27, 2020 by T.O. 
Very supportive and empathetic counselor, excellent!!

 Mar 19, 2020 by B.R. 
I have only had one session with Dr Hill-Scott but I can tell she is the perfect therapist for me. She is attentive and engaging throughout the session. She gives wise words alongside her own experience which humanizes her and makes me feel more comfortable. I am so grateful I found her on this app because it is a bit of a lucky dip! She is also very attentive by message and somebody like Dr Hill-Scott really is a life saver, I can imagine she has supported huge amounts of people through difficult times and I am very grateful for her time so thank you Vivia.

 Mar 15, 2020 by S.A. 
Vivia is a fantastic counsellor. She is really great at making her clients feel comfortable and safe. She has helped me tremendously. I really appreciate the way that she balances non-judgemental listening and empathy with no nonsense straight talk. I never feel patronized or babied by her. Would recommend 100%.

 Feb 20, 2020 by A.D. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott was very helpful when it came to overcoming my bad habits. She was thoughtful and caring when she gave me advice on how to move forward. I am happy with results from my time with her.

 Feb 14, 2020 by G.L. 
I value my time with Dr Hill-Silcott.

 Jan 16, 2020 by P.H. 
I am so grateful for her! She is helping me so much! Very understanding and caring!

 Jan 12, 2020 by T.I. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is great. She helps me process some of the emotions I hold inside, while also providing helpful solutions. I always feel relieved after our sessions.

 Oct 14, 2019 by J.E. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott was great with helping me deal with relationship and anxiety issues. She was always kind and patient and would reach out to check on me as well.

 Sep 22, 2019 by M.. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is wonderful, compassionate, and a sincere therapist.

 Sep 14, 2019 by A.N. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is a professional here on BetterHelp, and it is professionals like her that make this program work. I’ve felt understood, cared for and 100% confident that I am in capable hands.

 Aug 24, 2019 by M.E. 
She is amazing! She listens and really makes you feel important, like helping you is her main concern. I feel completely at ease and love her genuine spirit! She totally rocks!

 Aug 07, 2019 by I.S. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott has helped me through a difficult moment in my marriage, and I am truly grateful for her kindness and counsel.

 Aug 04, 2019 by M.A. 
Vivia is very calm and understanding. She listens to you well and tries to navigate your emotions to feel more positive about yourself and your life. I have found myself remembering good times and memories with her, she filters out the negative for me the best way she can.

 Jul 02, 2019 by J.U. 
I spent a month with Vivia. It was a good month. I learned a lot about myself and about helping myself feel better. It was really great having her to talk to. Even after the month was up, she still made promises to continue to help me. I feel as though she truly cares, and that's really important to me. 200 stars outta 10 :)

 Jun 26, 2019 by D.E. 
Vivia is an amazing counselor! I am pretty hard headed, but she never gave up on me. And, she was truly essential in resolving some issues that I had been carrying around for decades. I highly recommend her.

 Jun 22, 2019 by W.I. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott is a wonderful person that listens and relates to your problems. Her advice will help give you the confidence to stand on your own two feet.

 Jun 22, 2019 by A.Y. 
Where to begin? For many years I've been depressed and anxiety has been a big part of my life. The way she lets you understand what you are going through is amazing and life changing. Thank you so much. I really appreciate what you are doing with me.

 Apr 09, 2019 by A.M. 
This is my first time to try counseling. I am very lucky to have Dr. Hill-Silcott. She is a good listener and always very patient with me. Her advice and guidance helped me think through my situation. I can't thank her enough!

 Feb 21, 2019 by J.O. 
Dr Hill-Silcott is great. Her response time is great. She respects my boundaries and has helped me overcome a lot of depression. Her homework helps me reflect on my self esteem and my relationship issues.

 Dec 10, 2018 by B.L. 
She is doing a wonderful job. She is approaching the problems in a non judgemental fashion and gives solutions which are very helpful.

 Nov 29, 2018 by G.E. 
I've been having counseling with Dr. Vivia, and I want to say ,she is absolutely the best counselor there is. She is kind, gentle, really caring, listens and gives you advice on everything you talk about. She knows exactly how to change the way of you think. It's amazing how good I feel after talking to her. She is making me see everything in such a positive way, I'm so so happy I got her as my counselor.

 Nov 29, 2018 by J.E. 
Vivia has been a wonderful counselor. She listens to me, challenges me (productively), and supports me 100%. She knows the right questions to ask and brings in examples from her own life to remind me that struggle is universal, that we are resilient, and that we will all be okay.

 Nov 23, 2018 by R.A. 
She showed compassion and not once did I feel judged. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone who's struggling with low self esteem and social anxiety.

 Sep 13, 2018 by L.U. 
Dr. Vivia Hill-Silcott is a wonderful counselor. She is that gentle hand on the shoulder that you need in your troubled times. She listens to you and truly understands your pain and how to work with it. She really cares for you.

 Sep 08, 2018 by S.H. 
Dr. Hill-Slicott is the most passionate, caring and understanding therapist that I have ever had.

 Aug 30, 2018 by J.O. 
Signing up to BetterHelp and talking with Dr. Hill-Silcott has been the best decision I've ever made. She listens to me and shares advice with me which helps me become the best person that I can be. Our sessions have also helped me to better understand myself as an individual and has helped me make more conscious decisions. Thank you Dr. Hill-Silcott!

 Aug 05, 2018 by L.A. 
She was professional, timely and compassionate. Always checking in and giving me nudges when needed.

 Jul 26, 2018 by T.O. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott's counseling has helped me tremendously over the past three months. With her help, I went from being very confused and uncertain about my situation to optimistic and confident about myself and the future. She is very caring and compassionate.

 Jul 16, 2018 by D.E. 
Dr. Hill-Silcott has shown incredible patience and a keen sense to know when to let me speak and interject suggesting a new way to approach the line of thought.

 Jul 10, 2018 by N.O. 
I loved working with Dr. Vivia towards achieving my goals and releasing some of my anxiety. She has a very friendly tone that made me feel right at home. She is very nurturing and it feels like she genuinely cares! She has given me the tools I need to get by and take care of myself.

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Services Offered To:
Adults

Special Groups:
LGBTQ
Payment:
Sliding Scale
Online Counseling:
Yes

Specialities:
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Other Areas:
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Years Experience:
8

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This therapist offers services through BetterHelp. When you first click through to BetterHelp, you'll be asked to answer questions about yourself and what you're looking for in therapy. These questions give this therapist some background about you and what you are struggling with. You'll then be asked to set up a profile with an email address and password. You should set aside about 15 minutes for the sign-up process.

What kind of financial assistance is available?  

BetterHelp offers financial aid based on your income. The discount is between 10% and 20%. To apply, complete the initial sign-up process, then click on the "Apply for financial aid" link. The financial aid questionnaire asks some basic questions about your income and will give you instant feedback if you qualify for a discounted rate.

By signing up from this page you will also receive 20% off your first month.
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