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Vicki Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has a private practice via online counseling. All ages are welcome and individual, couple and/or family counseling is available. Relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss and much more can make daily life difficult. Vicki can help you find ways to cope with life and to function better than you currently are. She offers a relaxed, supportive, warm environment from the comfort of your own home.
Vicki often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT focuses on the way people think and act to help them with their emotional/behavioral problems. The goal of therapy is to recognize how these thoughts affect one’s feelings and actions. Once these connections are made, clients learn to replace negative thoughts with healthy ones that result in healthier emotions and behaviors. She uses a friendly approach but knows how to push when needed.
Having worked in public schools for 30 years, Vicki has experience working with diverse populations with a myriad of personal issues. She specializes in working with adolescents but has experience working with all age groups. She is very adept at dealing with unexpected issues that may arise and can go with flow when necessary.
Years of Experience: 20 years
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Sometimes it MAY be possible for an evening appointment. Please message if you would like to check into that possibility.
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
There will be a $99 cancellation fee (billed to the client) if an appointment is cancelled or rescheduled without more than 24 hours notice.
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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