- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Vicki
Vicki Neal is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with four years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship problems, ADHD, and life transitions. Her pronouns are she/her/hers and she sees clients who identify as LGBTQ+ as part of her practice.
Vicki describes a direct, interactive counseling style. She aims to help people decide what feels right for them instead of prescribing one path. Sessions often focus on practical steps, improving communication, and managing intense emotions like anger or shame.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Mindfulness and acceptance-based tools appear when people want help with stress and staying present.
Vicki pays attention to how social and historical factors affect mental health for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients. She acknowledges that trauma, including domestic violence and emotional abuse, changes how people cope and connect with others.
Together with each client she builds a plan focused on clear goals and short-term steps. That plan can include strategies for relationships, parenting concerns, career stress, or coping after loss. Vicki encourages practical problem solving alongside talking through feelings.
People often come to her when they feel stuck after a life change, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or unsure about next steps. She supports work on communication, boundaries, forgiveness, and reducing isolation.
How Vicki’s approaches translate to online work
Vicki uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and decide what values they want to act on. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck when choices feel unclear.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to practice new behaviors. CBT is often practical for depression, anxiety, and managing ADHD-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, jobs, or caregiving. They can allow shorter check-ins, let people avoid travel time, and reduce the need to arrange extra time off work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises used in ACT and CBT for remote visits so practical skill-building continues between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help people with?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship issues, ADHD, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma, emotional abuse, and parenting stress.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She helps people set goals and uses practical steps rather than telling them what to do.
How much experience does she have?
Vicki has four years of professional experience as an LISW. She lists work with young adults, older adults, and teenagers in her background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio. Her practice location is Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected plan.
How do I get started with her?
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