- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Family of origin issues
About Vikki
Vikki Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 23 years of work experience in Michigan and Ohio. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports individuals facing issues like abandonment, communication problems, dissociation, and life transitions.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for patterns that began in childhood and family life and looks at how those patterns show up now. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or long lectures. Vikki encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to try small changes between meetings.
In conversations she talks through current problems and the ways past family expectations or roles may influence choices today. She works with people coping with postpartum depression, mood disorders, self-harm thoughts, and stress tied to prejudice or discrimination. She also addresses challenges common in young adulthood and issues around divorce and separation.
Vikki draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward concrete skills and better day-to-day functioning. She aims to help people build clearer communication, steadier mood regulation, and more confidence in decision making. The work is practical and paced to each person’s needs.
To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription billing can be canceled at any time and fees vary by location.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Vikki uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common method helps people learn practical skills for managing mood and anxiety, such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. Another approach focuses on communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice roles learned in their family and practice different responses in day-to-day interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to see which techniques fit their goals and preferences. The therapist and client review what is helping and adjust the plan together so sessions remain focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing sessions during work breaks or evenings. They also allow options such as shorter check-ins or reduced use of video when that makes meetings simpler. Licensed professionals can use online formats to continue skill practice between sessions and to support steady progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, dissociation, and family of origin issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She treats the client as the expert on their own story and uses practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions emphasize skills, clearer thinking, and small steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Ohio. Her practice is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during intake.
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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