About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practices
About Vicki
Vicki Neal is an Ohio LISW with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues related to ADHD and intimacy. Her pronouns are she/her/hers and she offers services in English.
Vicki uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what is happening at home. She listens and asks questions to clarify where pressure is strongest. She helps people identify small changes they can try and notices what gets in the way of making those changes.
Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of existential and mindfulness-based ideas. That means sessions often include checking patterns of thought and behavior, clarifying personal values, and practicing simple awareness exercises. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people decide on next steps.
Vicki pays attention to how life events and social factors shape mental health for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people. She has experience with survivors of domestic and emotional abuse and supports people coping with grief, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.
Practical planning and problem-solving are part of the work. Vicki and each person make decisions together about goals and steps. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Vicki uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when strong feelings are present. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and then tests simpler, more effective ways of reacting. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and letting the client lead what to work on, which can make it easier to sort out parenting worries or relationship questions.Figuring out the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches in session, and adjust based on what feels workable and helpful for a person’s goals. That means methods may shift as clarity grows about what is most useful.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that simple, consistent online sessions help them practice new habits between meetings and keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a conversational, interactive style that balances practical problem solving with values-focused reflection and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vicki has four years of experience as an LISW practicing in Ohio.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an Ohio LISW and provides services from Ohio in English.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button, as formats are not listed here.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.