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Vicki Neal, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Client-centered care
About Vicki
Vicki Neal is an LISW in Ohio with four years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and ADHD among other issues.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns are getting in the way, and small changes to test between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to support those steps.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Vicki listens to current problems, helps identify thinking and behavior patterns, and suggests exercises to try outside sessions. She also pays attention to how identity and life context affect mental health for people in the LGBT community and for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Her work includes coping after loss, managing intense emotions, handling life transitions, and practical strategies for attention and focus. She also addresses caregiver strain, blended family challenges, communication and commitment concerns, and issues that follow divorce or separation.
Vicki frames therapy as a collaborative process. Together with each person she sets clear goals and tracks progress. People who want concrete tools to change unhelpful habits and notice different ways of responding may find this approach useful.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Vicki commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in daily life. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete exercises to practice outside sessions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, even when difficult feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style too, which means sessions focus on the persons concerns and goals rather than a set agenda. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped before. That collaboration helps decide whether CBT exercises, ACT practices, or a more client-led conversation will be most useful. Confirm current session formats before booking since session delivery details are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and set a first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, structured work that names unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of her approach.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LISW credential and has four years of experience practicing in clinical settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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