- Compassionate listening
- Practical strategies
- Grief and end-of-life
About Vicki
Her approach is straightforward and people-focused. She listens first, then helps clients apply simple psychological ideas to everyday problems. Sessions emphasize learning, skill-building, and small changes that alter patterns of thinking and behavior.
Vicki draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to address worries like anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. She also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness work to support relationship and intimacy concerns and to help process trauma and grief. Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and first responder issues, and post-traumatic stress.
She describes counseling as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their life. Vicki offers practical strategies and psychoeducation grounded in humanistic and developmental perspectives. Progress can be quick for some people and gradual for others, and she helps clients set realistic goals for their pace of change.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Payment follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients may be accommodated.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Mexico, Michigan
Languages
English, Swedish
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions; this can help with grief, life transitions, and stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and simple homework to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and depression.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express core emotions and needs in relationships. It can be helpful when intimacy, commitment, or communication problems cause ongoing distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on their goals, history, and what feels helpful in early sessions. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between meetings. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that short, regular check-ins or weekly sessions help maintain progress while balancing work and family demands.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vicki help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, career issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
What’s her therapy style like?
Her work is practical and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused techniques to teach skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Vicki has 15 years of experience across clinical, nonprofit, government, and academic roles, including work with veterans, first responders, and hospice-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in Michigan with licensure histories in the Midwest and Southwest.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish, and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.