- Collaborative planning
- Values based work
- Mindfulness informed
About Vicki
Vicki Neal is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who offers a caring, interactive approach. She welcomes people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her work also covers relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, ADHD, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT-related stress. Her pronouns are she/her/hers.
Vicki focuses on building a plan with each person rather than prescribing one. Sessions tend to be warm and collaborative, with attention to respect and compassion. She listens for the practical steps that help someone feel steadier and more able to handle daily life.
Her method pulls from several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered care, and acceptance and commitment ideas. Mindfulness and existential perspectives also shape conversations about meaning, values, and coping. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding momentum for change.
Vicki has four years of documented experience as an LISW and has worked across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, domestic violence, and caregiver stress. She notes how historical trauma and social justice issues affect BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients and takes that context into account when planning support.
If someone wants help sorting through emotions, strengthening coping skills, or planning next steps, Vicki aims to partner on those goals. She works with each person to create a treatment plan that fits their needs and situation.
How therapeutic approaches shape online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful when someone wants to move toward what matters despite anxiety or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It works well for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust over time if something is not working.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time and let people schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the exact online options before booking so you know what to expect. The focus will be on practical skills, values-based choices, and weekly steps you can use between appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vicki typically help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on collaboration and helping people decide what will work best for them.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She holds the LISW credential and has four years of documented experience working as a licensed social worker in Ohio.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vicki?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.