About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Vicki
Vicki Farley is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in private practice and in addictions treatment programs. Vicki helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and many related difficulties.
Vicki combines several counseling traditions in her work. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, which means she listens first and follows the person's lead. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way.
Her background includes work with people facing medical challenges and caregiving stress, and time supporting those in addiction treatment. This experience informs how she speaks about chronic illness, caregiving, and end-of-life concerns. She aims to respond to both straightforward problems and complex situations that need longer exploration.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking when that helps, and on deeper reflection when it is needed. She names Jungian and mindfulness ideas as influences and brings those into therapy as appropriate. Vicki emphasizes listening and helping a person tell their story so they can find clearer options.
Her approach is collaborative. She pays attention to the person in front of her and adjusts methods to fit the issue at hand. People who want a listener who also offers concrete CBT strategies may find that mix helpful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Vicki often blends client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness tools. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes careful listening and treating the person as the expert on their life, which can help adults clarify priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying small experiments to change them; this is practical for anxiety, low mood, and many everyday parenting stresses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices for noticing thoughts and bodily reactions, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That selection is collaborative and can shift as needs change during therapy.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. Some formats are quicker check-ins while others allow longer reflection, so ask about session length and structure when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her practice is rooted in a client-centered approach that begins with listening. She uses CBT techniques and mindfulness ideas when they fit the concern.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in private practice and in addictions treatment programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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