- Client-centered listening
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Vicki
Vicki Farley is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. Sessions also address sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and grief.
Farley has worked in private practice and in addictions treatment programs. She has supported people across a wide age range, from teens to seniors, and helped with both straightforward problems and more complex situations that need careful attention. Some clients also seek her perspective when medical issues affect daily life.
Her practice draws on client-centered principles influenced by Carl Rogers. She emphasizes listening first and encourages people to tell their story as a step toward making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when they match the issue presented, offering practical ways to shift thoughts and behaviors.
She also integrates ideas from Jungian and Adlerian thinking alongside mindfulness skills when appropriate. That mix lets her address patterns that may come from the family people grew up in, including family of origin issues, and the ways those patterns shape current choices and relationships.
Farley aims to match her method to each person rather than using one fixed approach. Conversations in sessions focus on problem solving, examining recurring patterns, and building skills to manage stress, cravings, or emotional overwhelm. The first step is talking through what matters most to the client.
Approaches often used in remote sessions
Vicki Farley combines client-centered listening with practical skills work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can tell their story and decide what matters most. This approach helps when people need a clear space to sort through feelings and family patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT techniques are practical and often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing cravings related to addictions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing difficult emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT strategies can support people dealing with intense emotion, relationship stress, or burnout related to caregiving or first responder roles.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and then adding CBT or DBT skills as useful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as available formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break or a session that avoids travel. Discuss practical arrangements and preferred formats during the initial matching steps so sessions match daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related challenges such as sleep problems and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is client-centered with an emphasis on listening first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and mindfulness are used when they fit the problem.
How much experience does she bring?
Vicki Farley has 20 years of clinical experience in private practice and addictions treatment programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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