Newark
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Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP

Dr. Viva White

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP

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Newark, NJ 07101
(862) 378-2819
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Dr. Viva has substance abuse with/without medication assistance, anti-violence, acute care treatment, crisis stabilization experience, and clinical support expanding adolescents to the geriatric population. Therapeutic approaches are CBT, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. NJ, DE, FL, national, and USDOT clinical credentials, which are LCSW (NJ, DE, FL), LCADC, ACS, MAC, and SAP.
Dr. Viva is licensed in NJ with more than 23 years of professional work experience in the areas of mental health, education, and substance abuse.
Her expertise encompasses helping clients with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, addiction, trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and loss. Dr. Viva is here to support, empower, and facilitate your change process on this wellness journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Viva White now - (862) 378-2819

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Newark, NJ 07101

(862) 378-2819

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Appointments are available virtually in the evenings and weekends by appointment only.
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (862) 378-2819
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Newark, NJ 07101

(862) 378-2819

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Appointments are available virtually in the evenings and weekends by appointment only.
I specialize in Addiction, Anxiety and Mood Disorders 
$110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $110

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
  • EAP:United Health/Optum
  • Horizon - Medicare
  • Independence BC - Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • United Health/Optum
  • Out of Network
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Now, I accept Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Horizon BC/BS, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and self-pay clients. SAP evaluations are available. The platforms for services are Alma, Headway, Grow Therapy, Heal.me, and Open Path. Request a consultation today.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819
"
Now, I accept Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Horizon BC/BS, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Oscar, and self-pay clients. SAP evaluations are available. The platforms for services are Alma, Headway, Grow Therapy, Heal.me, and Open Path. Request a consultation today.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05454500 Viva White

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Attended Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work, PhD, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Approved Clinical Supervisor 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work MSW / 2004
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Dr. Viva's credentials are specific to NJ, USDOT, and national. They are LCSW; LCADC; CCS; ACS; MAC; and SAP. The credentials allow her to address behavioral health needs inclusive of mental health, addiction, and co-occurring.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819
"
Dr. Viva's credentials are specific to NJ, USDOT, and national. They are LCSW; LCADC; CCS; ACS; MAC; and SAP. The credentials allow her to address behavioral health needs inclusive of mental health, addiction, and co-occurring.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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There are multiple areas of experience such as substance abuse with/without medication assistance, anti-violence, trauma, acute care treatment, crisis stabilization, and clinically supporting school-aged children up to the geriatric population. Therapeutic approaches used most commonly are CBT, Harm Reduction, and MI.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819
"
There are multiple areas of experience such as substance abuse with/without medication assistance, anti-violence, trauma, acute care treatment, crisis stabilization, and clinically supporting school-aged children up to the geriatric population. Therapeutic approaches used most commonly are CBT, Harm Reduction, and MI.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819

Endorsement

Gabrialle Taylor
Gabrialle Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Dr. White is an impactful social worker with ties to the community. Her advocacy efforts and linkages to community resources sets her apart.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Faith based therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
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The treatment approaches most commonly used are CBT, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. However, there may be a combination of approaches to address your needs which is an eclectic approach.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819
"
The treatment approaches most commonly used are CBT, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. However, there may be a combination of approaches to address your needs which is an eclectic approach.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
or call with questions - (862) 378-2819

Groups

Healing for the Helper on Clubhouse

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Hosted by
Dr. Viva White

Ujima: "To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together." A safe place/space for the Helper to talk about healing for self, colleagues, peers, and identified community. There are levels of healing and what does the Helper do to heal? One thing to know is YOU ARE NOT ALONE in the quest to heal your soul, mind, spirit, and body. Safe space to share. A space/place for helpers to share their experiences without judgment, invalidating, dismissing, shame, or minimizing.

Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Group Meets

Every Thu 8 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Location

Balm In Gilead Community Services, Inc

Newark, NJ 07108

Email Dr. Viva White about this group or call - (862) 378-2819

Location

Primary Location

Newark, NJ 07101

(862) 378-2819

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Jersey City, NJ 07302

(862) 378-2819

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Appointments are available virtually in the evenings and weekends by appointment only.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (862) 378-2819
"
Appointments are available virtually in the evenings and weekends by appointment only.
Photo of Dr. Viva White, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (862) 378-2819