About Vivian Munera-SpearsFocus areasPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) CounselingSelf Esteem IssuesRacism IssuesStress ManagementRelationship StrugglesWork-Related CounselingView all issues treatedClientele seenYoung adults (18-24)Adults (25-64)IndividualsTreatment approachesAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical (DBT)IdentityGenderFemaleEthnicityHispanic or LatinxLanguages spokenEnglish, SpanishGetting to know Vivian Munera-SpearsFinding a counselor you can establish a rapport with, and become vulnerable with can be anxiety causing enough. Being open to the therapeutic process and understanding that things may get worse before they get better when implementing meaningful change, is a risk. That is part of the journey. I have been in the counseling field for over 15 years, after serving in the military. I worked as a school counselor and college counselor. I have worked with children and families but mostly on active duty and veterans. I specialize in co-occurring disorders, trained in EMDR and Prolonged exposure evidence-based treatment for PTSD. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, School Counselor certified in Texas, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state. I speak Spanish.show moreWhat should a new client know about working with you?The first session is an intake, going over your history, establishing a rapport and identifying treatment goals.