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Vickie Lane, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Vickie
Vickie Lane is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction concerns, parenting and family conflict, life changes, and career challenges. She also supports people dealing with intimacy issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
Her approach is practical and conversation-focused. Sessions look at thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that keep problems going. She uses methods that help people try small changes and notice what works. Vickie emphasizes clear steps rather than lengthy theory.
Vickie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new responses. She also draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices may be used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when helpful.
In sessions she encourages direct problem solving and skill practice. That can include breaking big problems into manageable parts, rehearsing different ways to respond, and planning experiments between sessions. Motivational interviewing techniques may be used to clarify goals and increase readiness for change.
People who want structured, hands-on help to reduce symptoms and change daily habits may find this style useful. Vickie aims to work at a steady pace, focusing on concrete steps and regular review of progress. She asks people to track what they try so sessions build on real experience.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Vickie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding, which can be practiced through brief exercises and homework between meetings. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, giving space to set goals and priorities in a practical way. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills offer concrete techniques for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, useful for stress, anger, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That process may involve trying a few techniques and reviewing how they fit before settling on a plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings in real life. Therapists can adapt exercises to suit a person's routine, review homework, and adjust pacing so sessions feel practical and relevant.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and addictions, parenting and family conflict, career concerns, and life adjustments.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on thoughts and behaviors people can change and skills to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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