Vivus Counseling Services

Vivus Counseling specializes in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Domestic Violence Treatment, serving the greater Colorado Springs area. Our diverse team is highly skilled in addressing co-occurring disorders with a non-judgmental approach. Our counselors, including several bilingual and trilingual professionals, are equipped to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Founded by licensed professional counselor Eronilde “Nil” Buckley, Vivus Counseling offers a wide range of services. We focus on Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Domestic Violence Treatment, and support for individuals dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders, and court-ordered cases such as Child Abuse and Neglect. Our services cater to clients of all ages, including probation clients, individuals involved with the Department of Human Services, non-court ordered clients, self-pay clients, and insured clients. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy, and are pleased to offer counseling services in Portuguese and Spanish.

Our counseling philosophy is centered around sensitivity to client needs and the understanding that one model does not fit all. We prioritize creating a comfortable and professional environment to ensure client success. Our non-judgmental and client-centered approach aims to help clients regain control of their lives.

Nil Buckley, the founder of Vivus Counseling, migrated to the United States from Brazil in 2007 to pursue higher education. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Addiction from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Nil is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor with extensive experience in the forensic population. She has held significant roles, including Full Operating Level Male and Female Offender Evaluator and Treatment Provider, Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisor, and Pre Sentence Criminal Evaluator and Treatment Provider for Domestic Violence Courts in El Paso County. Nil founded Vivus Counseling in 2018 and C.A.R.E Forensic Solutions in 2024 and currently represents Mental Health Professionals on the DVOMB Board.

Vivus Counseling offers comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment services, supporting clients through court orders and personal recovery journeys. We provide Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Enhanced Outpatient Programs (EOP) in English and Spanish, with flexible group schedules to accommodate busy clients. Additionally, our Relapse Prevention programs offer day and evening group sessions to support ongoing recovery.

At Vivus Counseling, we are dedicated to helping our clients succeed, heal, and find their inner strength, providing a safe and supportive environment for their journey towards a better life.