- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose questions
About Vikki
Vikki Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 23 years of experience. She is licensed in Michigan and Ohio and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression.
She helps people name what feels most urgent and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and building on existing strengths. Vikki treats issues such as postpartum depression, mood disorders, and seasonal affective disorder, and she addresses relationship problems like communication and separation. Life purpose concerns and questions about direction after major changes are also part of her work.
Her style centers on listening and treating the client as the expert on their own life. She offers straightforward feedback and safety to try different ways of responding to stress. She talks through past experiences when they still affect daily life, including dissociation and trauma symptoms.
Vikki draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns. She supports people dealing with prejudice and discrimination, family of origin issues, and young adult transitions. She also works with women coping with self-harm thoughts and recovery after abuse.
Practical steps are emphasized in sessions. Clients can expect help identifying small, workable changes, improving communication, and finding clearer next steps when work, relationships, or health leave them uncertain. Sessions are conducted in English.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Vikki uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how someone responds to stressful situations. Brief behavioral strategies focus on small actions and routines that improve daily functioning and mood, useful for depression, SAD, and postpartum low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vikki will collaborate with each person to see which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows consistent contact while someone sorts out life changes such as work transitions, divorce, or relocating. Ask about the specific session format offered when you schedule your first appointment.
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 help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like life purpose and postpartum depression.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She treats the client as the expert, listens for practical goals, and uses evidence-based techniques to try small, concrete changes that reduce stress and increase clarity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vikki has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical practice in Michigan and Ohio.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Ohio. Her listed location is Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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