- Person-centered
- Practical steps
- Experience-based
About Vickie
Vickie Lucero is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 16 years as an LPC and decades of experience in mental health roles. She began working in the field in 1996 across settings such as the Department of Human Services, community mental health, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment centers, and nonprofit health clinics. Vickie uses her long experience to guide practical, straightforward conversations about what’s most pressing for a person right now.
Vickie takes a flexible, person-focused approach rather than following a single formula. She draws on different methods to match what each person needs. Sessions typically focus on concrete steps people can try between visits, and on changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles. Vickie also supports people coping with career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, domestic violence, and first responder challenges. That range informs how she adapts the session to fit the problem at hand.
Vickie aims for clear goals and realistic steps. She listens first, then suggests approaches such as cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness skills, or solution-focused strategies when they fit. She invites people to talk about their priorities and decides the plan together.
Approaches that shape online work
Vickie commonly uses client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness skills in her work. Client-centered work means she starts by hearing your story and priorities and then follows your lead to set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that can reduce symptoms over time. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief, practical exercises to help people notice their reactions and calm intense feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Vickie will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they pick methods to try. She emphasizes short, achievable steps so progress feels tangible and fits into everyday life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people check in from a quieter spot during a work break. Some approaches, like short solution-focused check-ins or mindfulness practice, adapt well to remote sessions, while others may need slightly longer conversations - Vickie will help choose what fits the client’s needs and routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vickie help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is flexible and person-centered. She listens first and then uses techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work as they fit the person.
What is her background and experience?
Vickie has worked in mental health since 1996 and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011, with experience at human services agencies, community mental health, addiction treatment centers, and nonprofit clinics.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.