- Practical skill building
- Trauma informed care
- Goal focused
About Vickie
Her practice uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to help people take small steps toward a more meaningful life. She also weaves in Solution-Focused Therapy and mindfulness skills to build everyday coping strategies that can be used right away. Vickie notes that small changes often free a person to move forward.
Vickie describes her work as trauma informed and oriented toward increasing psychological flexibility. Sessions typically focus on real-life problems like relationships, parenting, work stress, substance concerns, and caregiving strain. She pays attention to emotional themes such as guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love.
With a practical, down-to-earth style, Vickie emphasizes concrete skills and short-term steps when those fit the situation. She also remains open to longer-term work when people want to explore deeper patterns that affect mood and relationships.
People choosing Vickie can expect collaborative goal setting, skill-building practice, and gentle encouragement toward change. Her years of experience shape a straightforward approach that aims to help clients get unstuck and move toward valued directions.
How Vickie Uses ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, values-based steps. It helps people who feel stuck by shifting attention away from unhelpful thoughts and toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy brings in short practices to increase awareness and calm, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vickie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She often blends techniques so sessions match current needs, adjusting pace and focus as progress unfolds.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time that makes scheduling difficult. Online sessions also make it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and to move between focused coping work and broader life-goal planning without extra time lost to commuting.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vickie help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career worries, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques added for practical skills and short-term progress.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Vickie has 25 years of experience working in the counseling field and practices in South Carolina.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LISW-CP, LCSW, and CSW and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.