- Person-centered care
- Trauma-informed methods
- ASL friendly
About Vickie
Vickie Frizzell Pratt is a licensed independent mental health practitioner with 29 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Vickie practices from Nebraska and speaks English and American Sign Language.
Her work centers on understanding each person's story before choosing how to proceed. She uses a person-centered outlook that starts with what matters most to the individual. Conversations focus on practical steps, coping skills, and clearer self-understanding rather than jargon.
Vickie draws on several approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. EMDR is included for those processing traumatic memories. Mindfulness and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are options for managing emotions and improving close relationships.
She also supports people dealing with issues related to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, cancer, and grief around end-of-life matters. Work often involves pacing progress, managing stress, and building resilience for hard situations. Sessions emphasize doable coping strategies and steady emotional care.
Clients can expect calm listening and a collaborative plan. Vickie often helps clients set small goals and practice new skills between meetings. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and more connected to what they value.
Her work centers on understanding each person's story before choosing how to proceed. She uses a person-centered outlook that starts with what matters most to the individual. Conversations focus on practical steps, coping skills, and clearer self-understanding rather than jargon.
Vickie draws on several approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. EMDR is included for those processing traumatic memories. Mindfulness and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are options for managing emotions and improving close relationships.
She also supports people dealing with issues related to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, cancer, and grief around end-of-life matters. Work often involves pacing progress, managing stress, and building resilience for hard situations. Sessions emphasize doable coping strategies and steady emotional care.
Clients can expect calm listening and a collaborative plan. Vickie often helps clients set small goals and practice new skills between meetings. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and more connected to what they value.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
Nebraska
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify goals and build confidence; this approach helps with motivation and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend one or a blend of methods. This is a collaborative process and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, or allowing sessions when attending in person is difficult. It also lets a therapist use CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and emotion-focused conversations in ways that work with your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vickie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, trauma and self-esteem issues, and related challenges like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then building practical steps and coping skills with each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vickie has 29 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing complex emotional challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LIMHP credential and practices in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 schedule according to therapist availability.