Vivian France

Biography

Vivian L. W. France, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC, NBCT Dr. Vivian L. W. France is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in North Carolina with over 30 years of experience in school counseling and approximately 10 years of clinical mental health practice. She brings seasoned professional expertise and personal insight to her work, with a strong specialty in serving youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults, while also working with adult women as they adjust to life changes and address concerns within marital and parent–child relationships. Dr. France earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Liberty University’s CACREP-accredited program. She also holds a master’s degree in Counselor Education and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from North Carolina A&T State University. In addition to her clinical licensure, she is a National Certified Counselor and a former 15-year National Board-Certified Teacher in School Counseling. As a mother of four children, Dr. France understands firsthand the joys, challenges, and developmental needs of young people. She believes children and adolescents deeply desire to feel that they matter, that their voices are heard, and that they are genuinely cared for. She intentionally creates a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, respected, and valued. Her work affirms each client’s inherent worth while providing structure, guidance, and practical tools that foster growth and emotional regulation. Her clinical specialty centers on adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, academic pressures, life transitions, and mild to moderate trauma. In addition to serving adolescents and young adults ages 13–18, Dr. France also provides counseling services to adult women ages 18–65 who are navigating life transitions and/or experiencing challenges related to marital or parent–child relationships. Services for this population are appropriate for individuals not presenting with bipolar or psychotic disorders. Dr. France brings extensive experience supporting college students as they adjust to independence, young adults as they navigate life and career decisions, and families seeking healthier communication and conflict resolution. She also works with children experiencing oppositional behaviors, anger concerns, and parent–child relational challenges. Dr. France believes meaningful change occurs when clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She partners with individuals and families in a collaborative process that emphasizes growth, accountability, and sustainable well-being. When working with minors, she views parents and caregivers as essential partners in the therapeutic process. She intentionally collaborates with families, recognizing that lasting change requires shared engagement and ownership. It is her conviction that as the family system grows and heals, the child is better positioned to heal as well. She encourages open communication, mutual responsibility, and unified effort in strengthening the emotional health of both the child and the family unit. To support this collaborative and relational approach, Dr. France utilizes an evidence-based, holistic framework grounded in a person-centered foundation. She integrates biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual dimensions to understand each client within the full context of their lived experience. Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Reality Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems approaches to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.

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