- Attachment-based approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Grief and coping strategies
About Victoria
Victoria Haltom is an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and issues related to family of origin. Her practice also addresses addictions, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, career shifts, and ADHD-related challenges.
She uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and understanding how past family patterns affect current life. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding workable steps for day-to-day change.
Victoria draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns of closeness and distance that start in early family life. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the work focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies offer concrete skills for managing intense emotions and changing unhelpful thoughts.
Her background includes outpatient individual and couples work and telecounseling since 2015. Before that she provided case management at a senior independent living facility, helping older adults access resources and supports. Those experiences inform how she helps people cope with illness, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns.
In sessions she may teach relaxation and breath techniques, practice communication skills, and work on problem-solving for daily stressors. Clients and prospective clients are invited to consider whether exploring family patterns and current coping fits their needs before scheduling.
To get started she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and plan next steps.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Victoria commonly uses attachment-based ideas to map patterns of closeness and distance from early family life. This approach looks at how past relationships affect trust, boundaries, and emotional needs and can be helpful for relationship and family of origin concerns.She also uses client-centered methods that keep the work focused on the person's priorities and experience. That means the therapist listens carefully and helps clients set their own goals for change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another frequent element. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable parts and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then recommend a way of working. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can shorten commute time, allow for brief check-ins during a work break, or be scheduled from wherever is quieter for the client. Practical benefits include easier access to regular support and the ability to practice skills in everyday contexts rather than only in the office.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family history?
She helps people notice how family roles and expectations still affect relationships, self-esteem, and coping. Family of origin issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical skills with reflective conversation. Sessions emphasize goal-focused work and improving everyday functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and has provided individual and couples therapy in outpatient settings since 2015.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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