- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Grief and loss support
About Vicki
Vicki Bonham is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She brings five years of counseling experience alongside a long career in education and work as a motivational speaker and life coach. Vicki aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to make changes in their lives.
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. Vicki also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, career transitions, and challenges tied to identity, including LGBT-related concerns. She frames work as a partnership and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Vicki uses a mix of well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She draws on those approaches to help people notice patterns, manage hard feelings, and choose meaningful next steps.
Her background in education shapes a practical style. Sessions often include straightforward skills, goal-focused discussion, and coaching-style encouragement. Vicki describes the work as building momentum one step at a time.
People who want a compassionate, encouraging guide through life changes may find her approach helpful. She asks questions, listens closely, and tailors a plan to what each person says they want to work on.
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns. Vicki also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, career transitions, and challenges tied to identity, including LGBT-related concerns. She frames work as a partnership and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Vicki uses a mix of well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She draws on those approaches to help people notice patterns, manage hard feelings, and choose meaningful next steps.
Her background in education shapes a practical style. Sessions often include straightforward skills, goal-focused discussion, and coaching-style encouragement. Vicki describes the work as building momentum one step at a time.
People who want a compassionate, encouraging guide through life changes may find her approach helpful. She asks questions, listens closely, and tailors a plan to what each person says they want to work on.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values while noticing difficult thoughts. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and aims to change how people connect and respond to others; it can be useful for relationship and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they can try an approach and adjust it over time if something else would fit better.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, cut commuting time, and let someone join from wherever they are living in Florida. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and reduce the need to arrange childcare or time off work. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools online as in person, focusing on practical steps, emotion regulation skills, and planning that fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Vicki helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiving strain, career changes, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is supportive and practical. She blends coaching, skills work, and reflective conversation to help clients make small, steady changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional counseling experience and many additional years working in education and coaching roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.