I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Behavior Analyst providing supports and services in the Central Florida area for over 25 years. I have worked with parents and families of individuals with intellectual disabilities including autism, Aspberger's, ADHD, OCD, anger management, and other related disorders. My work includes behavioral counseling for affected individuals as well as counseling and supports for parents, siblings, and other family members living and coping with the unique stressors of living with special needs individuals.
The challenges of living with and parenting a special needs individual often leads to depression, relationship issues, family conflict, and anxiety. While working with you to teach your child or adult with disabilities to lead a more stable and independent life, I can help your family deal with the related struggles you face on a daily basis. My approach is warm and compassionate with a blend of cognitive and applied behavior therapies and life skills training and support.
I look forward to working with you to improve the quality of life for you and your family!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH15496
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Vicki is fabulous. She listens and really makes an effort to understand what I'm saying. I feel supported and confident in her feedback.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Vicki for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
2023 was one of the worst years of my life and I needed support desperately to deal with medical trauma among other things so I turned to BetterHelp. Vicki has been so supportive and helpful during this really hard time. I can count on her to listen and give solid advice. While we may not always agree she is open to my thoughts and point of view and she opened my eyes to new opinions and perspectives. Her honesty and at times vulnerability are much appreciated. She is response on messages and other means of communication outside our sessions if needed. I have appreciated my sessions with Vicki so much and highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am very happy with Vicki as a therapist and would readily recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I am grateful for Vicky. She is calm, experienced, well reasoned and helps me regain perspective when I have lost mine. She also has a wicked sense of humor which I value. I highly recommend Vicky.
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She is great at listening and providing accurate, meaningful feedback. She also has done a great job at making sure there are no barriers, making it easy to open up to her!
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist that listens and helps me understand my emotions better.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and anger management