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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, negativity and depressed mood, problematic patterns in relationship, unexpected life events, losses and transitions. I can help you improve communication, achieve work-life balance, manage troubling moods and anxiety, and to understand yourself better. Sometimes we need help making an important decision, and at other times we just need someone to listen and understand.
I've worked in community mental health agencies, outpatient counseling centers and inpatient treatment programs, and I love what I do. My life experience spans 60 years, starting on the east coast and making home on the west. I've lived in urban and rural communities with exposure to very different cultures. And I spent nearly 15 years in academia, giving me an intimate understanding of university life.
I embrace all forms of diversity. I believe everyone deserves respect, and we all have right to be ourselves here. If you are introspective, able to reflect on your experience and work through discomfort, are motivated for change, and willing to work outside of session, we'll make a great fit.
My therapeutic approach will be based on your needs. I apply solution-focused and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for anxiety and depression. How we talk to ourselves and frame our experience directly impacts how we feel and how we approach challenging circumstances. Much of how we think and behave is shaped by significant others and impactful events in our early lives. Bringing mindful awareness to these habitual ways of thinking and behaving is the first step toward a new experience. To heal and integrate past trauma my approach is primarily emotion-focused. Please note: I do not treat active addictions, acute psychiatric conditions, or active eating disorders.
My counseling style is casual and conversational, accepting and curious. I will help clarify your values and strengths, ask questions, offer alternatives, and honor your choices. I may offer resources to guide you outside of session. And because I'm committed to empowering you, I will always be transparent by sharing what I've learned about mental health.
With all of the changes and challenges that confront us now it can seem hard to remain present sometimes and cope with it all. If your vehicle was stuck in a ditch you'd call a tow service. Likewise, if you feel stuck in a mindset, career, identity, behavior or relationship that is not serving you, I hope you will reach out. Sometimes we just need another set of eyes and ears to help regain our ground or shift perspective. At other times, we just need to know that someone really "gets" us, and supports us through a tough time. If two heads are better than one, there's no need for you to feel stuck in your own.
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vicki Zeitner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have had a great experience with Vicki and feel so held and heard.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Vicki is very thoughtful and helps me see things from a different perspective. She's always challenging me to see things differently and help remove my negative thoughts. Vicki has helped given me good
tools and ideas on my day to day life. I truly appreciate her.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Vicki for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh
Our 1st conversation, I explained that I live pretty rural and my phone will lose signal. She was understanding and accommodating. She continues to keep in communication with me. I appreciate the continued support.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I had a brief but great experience with Vicki. She helped me to come up with a game plan to remove work pressures and it was great having someone to talk to about the stress.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Vicki is a good listener who helps me feel validated.
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Vicki has been a light at the end of the tunnel for me, her intelligence and expertise stood out to me from our first session together. Strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for professional mental health services. Thank you Vicki!
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I like that Vicki asks probing questions to get me talking and she always listens and makes sure she's understanding what I say
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vicki is very kind, and listens well and is understanding in what you have to say. I recommend her.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I’m not sure how we actually were paired, but if I’d interviewed several therapists, Vicki would be the one I’d choose. She’s been immensely helpful and supportive through a difficult time, I’ve learned strategies for changing my behaviors and thought patterns, a meditation technique, and solutions when I can’t see them, and I greatly appreciate her being here for me.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I was paired with Vicki to help with life changes after a new baby, and feeling distant from who I am as a person; struggling to get my emotions in check. Vicki is a wonderful listener, and gives actual helpful advice and solutions. I have seen an improvement in my communication with my partner and family, and also feel not so alone and misunderstood. I appreciate Vicki and her help and kindness and patience so much! Her help has been invaluable to me.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Transformative, so smart and wise, has me making great progress
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Vicki is such a special human and has aided in many healing moments for me. Such a gifted therapist.
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Excellent
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
Vicki is a great therapist! She listens empathetically, but also challenges my perspective in a caring way when I need it. Working with her has been very helpful over the past 6 months
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is so calming to talk to, i'm new to therapy and was very afraid of it but now I feel I can ask her tough questions in a safe enviorment.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vicki has been great so far! I've really enjoyed working with her over the last couple weeks. She responds to messages super quickly, and is always looking out for my best interests. I really appreciate working with her and am excited to continue working with her
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Vicki is amazing! She is always engaged during our conversations and knows how to offer me potential solutions and advice without being too prescriptive or overbearing. I feel like I've been able to learn a lot more about myself and my mental health needs as a result of meeting with her, and I believe this awareness will grow as I continue to talk to Vicki!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Vicki is an amazing therapist. She listens and helps you move forward in a positive manner. She is compassionate and loving and is a wonder person to have in your life.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning grief
Vicki is amazing. Empathetic and knowledgeable and asks me questions to clarify my life challenges. She’s the best and I canceled my other therapist because Vicki is much better.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I had always been curious about therapy, but had never been. After what seemed like a lifetime of covid, constant change in the world, and a bad breakup...I needed help. Vicki has been just that, such a great help. She is calm, understanding, professional, and patient. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist to be placed with. I feel heard, supported, and valued. She takes the time for each one of her clients, and supports us with specific tools for our mental health. I feel grateful for this website, and for Vicki.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Vicki is an exceptional listener with tremendous insight and expertise. Her calm and kind presence allows you to feel comfortable and heard, allowing the space to get to the core of the issues. She has great attention to detail as she pin pointed patterns I wasn’t seeing myself. Vicki is a wonderfully gifted counselor whom I would seek guidance from again in the future. Thank you Vicki!
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
I highly recommend Vicki as a therapist - she listened deeply, quickly understood all of the information I was dumping at her, and was able to respond thoughtfully with added insight that offered me both comfort and reflection that set me at ease and helped me broaden my perspective on my issues. In addition she gave me some suggested journaling and reflection prompts that helped me get unstuck in a couple of key areas and communicate with my family and friends in a way that moved our relationships forward. She is extremely effective, empathetic, and easy to talk to. 10/10!!!
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Vicki is thoughtful and informed! I have gotten more out of our email exchanges than I have gotten out of some whole books I have read. Therapy can work, especially when you are working with someone who understands your goals and can help you see them more clearly.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Vicki for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
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