About Us

Viveca Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Board-Certified Telemental Health Therapist. She is passionate about equipping her clients with the tools and strategies needed to foster meaningful change and move forward toward a more fulfilling, holistic life. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, Viveca has worked with diverse populations, providing individual, family, marriage, and group counseling.
An honor graduate of Millsaps College, Viveca earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology before obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans. Her clinical expertise includes trauma and stress-related disorders, premarital and marital counseling, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and women’s issues. She also holds additional certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Telemental Health, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
Beyond her clinical work, Viveca is a dedicated community leader and mentor, guiding high school and college-age young women through mentorship, education, counseling, and community service. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association, Louisiana Counseling Association, Junior League of Baton Rouge, Leadership Baton Rouge, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Committed to strengthening marriages, Viveca and her husband founded When 2 Become 1, a marriage ministry that blends spiritual and practical principles to help couples build stronger, healthier relationships. She is also a sought-after speaker and consultant, presenting at conferences and institutions such as the Louisiana Counseling Association Conference, Tougaloo College, Louisiana State University, and the University of Mississippi. Her presentation topics include post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, chronic stress, healthy marriages, and discovering one’s purpose.
As the owner of Forward Moving Counseling Services, LLC, Viveca remains dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Outside of her professional and community work, she enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach with her family, and indulging in a good suspenseful TV series.

Kadijah Hoard is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Southeastern University. As a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, she is committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for clients to heal and grow.
With a person-centered approach, Kadijah creates a non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. She has experience working with both adults and adolescents, specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and sexual trauma. Kadijah’s goal is to empower each client to build resilience, find healing, and develop the tools needed to thrive in their lives.

Brittany Betts is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor with a deep passion for guiding individuals through life’s challenges with warmth, empathy, and understanding. Her approach to therapy is client-centered, meeting each individual where they are and helping them build on their strengths to foster lasting change.
Brittany earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Southern University A&M College. She is a member of both the American Counseling Association and the Louisiana Counseling Association and is committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective therapeutic approaches for her clients.
With a strong dedication to creating a safe and supportive space, Brittany works with individuals facing anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and personal growth challenges. She understands that reaching out for help can be difficult and strives to make that first step as welcoming and empowering as possible.

Simone McDonald is a PLPC dedicated to ensuring the therapeutic space is safe, heard, and collaborative. When working with Simone she will ensure the therapeutic relationship/space is G.R.E.A.T ( Genuine, Respected, Empathetic, Authentic, and Trusted). She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's struggles and transitions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational issues, as well as self esteem issues. Simone McDonald holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both obtained from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Operating from a person-centered and Adlerian approach Simone will navigate your past with empathy and acceptance showing parallels of how this may be affecting your present while working toward your version of a better future. She believes that you are the expert of your life and you have the power for self understanding and growth.

Rachel is a graduate student currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. She is dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic, and inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions.

Her practice supports clients across the lifespan as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal concerns. Valuing collaboration, Rachel helps her clients develop tools to build resilience and foster positive, lasting change. She is deeply committed to ongoing professional development and is eager to contribute to the well-being of the diverse populations she serves.

Rachel utilizes an eclectic, evidence-based approach tailored to each client's unique needs. She integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients cultivate effective coping mechanisms and emotional regulation. Complementing these modalities, she incorporates psychodynamic principles to explore how past experiences inform current patterns, ultimately supporting greater insight and long-term mental health.

Trinity Lavergne is the Clinical Administrative Assistant at Forward Moving Counseling & Consulting, where she supports clients and clinicians with care, clarity and professionalism. She is a Business Management major with a Human Resources concentration at Southern University and a proud member of Beta Gamma Sigma. Outside the office, she enjoys family time, painting, and creating content. She ensures every client feels supported from the first appointment through service completion.