- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Attachment and abandonment
About Aviva
Aviva Kovacs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the LCSW credential and LCSW-C in Maryland and also holds LCSW licensure in New York and New Jersey. She has 23 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and compassion fatigue. Many people contact her when patterns from their family of origin keep repeating in adult life.
She uses a mix of shorter-term, solution-focused work and longer-term therapy depending on what a person needs. Early sessions often include concrete suggestions to reduce symptoms and make daily life easier. She prioritizes clear, straightforward guidance so people can try different strategies and see what helps.
Aviva regularly addresses attachment concerns and abandonment issues that come from family-of-origin patterns. She also supports people dealing with codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional fallout from separation or infidelity. Sessions may focus on recognizing repeating roles and changing unhelpful interaction habits.
People bring a range of symptoms, including physical signs of stress, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, or isolation and loneliness. She also works with caregiver stress and fatherhood issues when individuals raise those topics.
Her approach centers on practical steps, clear discussion, and collaboration. She speaks English and practices in Maryland. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so arrangements match your needs.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Aviva works with evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, doable steps and goals a person can try between sessions; it helps with anxiety, stress, and immediate relationship problems. Trauma-informed approaches aim to help people process past events and reduce their ongoing impact, using paced work that addresses symptoms like dissociation or intense reactivity. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest what to try first. That plan can shift over time as people discover which techniques help them feel steadier and more connected to day-to-day life. The specifics of online sessions are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and lower the time cost of attending sessions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and options that avoid being on camera for people who prefer that. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support consistent progress while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends short-term, solution-focused work with longer-term therapy depending on needs. Sessions aim for practical, concrete suggestions people can try right away.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in New York, Maryland, and New Jersey. She practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I know about session formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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