Hello, my name is Vickie. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Colorado. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011 and just this year got my Licensed Addiction Counselor credential. However, I have been working in the mental health field in a variety of roles and settings since 1996. A few of those settings include the Department of Human Services, Community Mental Health, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment centers and non-profit health clinic work.
I describe my approach as eclectic. I do not practice one single modality but rather a variety based on the needs of the individual. I believe that every individual’s concerns are unique to them and their experience and therefore believe it is important to tailor the therapeutic process to their unique circumstances. I find that components of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior are Therapy are often most effective and tend to use those evidenced based approaches the most; however, I am educated in a variety of therapeutic approaches and will use whatever is the best fit for you.
I have significant experience working with a variety of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, parenting issues, gender dysphoria, personality disorders and substance use.
Thank you for taking the time to read about me, I look forward to having the opportunity to learn about you and assist you reaching your goals!
Warm Regards,
Vickie
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC 0005987
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Vickie is the most amazing therapist I’ve had. She gets where I’m coming from and understands me and my concerns
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Vickie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Vickie is an amazing counselor. Oftentimes, before therapy I would get quite nervous talking about feelings and trusting my therapist to support me. However, with Vickie I am completely ensured that I will feel safe and listened to without judgement!
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Vickie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Vickie is super sweet and easy to talk to! She has great pacing and a wonderful insight. I enjoyed my time with her and would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Vickie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Amazing. Very easy to talk to and very understanding. I learned so much from Vickie in just a few sessions I would recommend her to anyone. Loved my time with her and will come back to her in the future. Thanks Vickie!
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Vickie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd