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Vicki Neal , LISW

Therapist in Ohio

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About Vicki

Vicki Neal is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 4 years of clinical experience. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. She has worked with adolescents, young adults, and older adults on a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, toxic stress, self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, life adjustments, grief, and ADHD. She has also supported people who have experienced domestic violence and emotional abuse.

When working with BIPOC clients and members of the LGBTQ+ community, she attends to how historical trauma and current social justice issues can shape mental health and daily life. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, focusing on collaboration rather than direction. She aims to help each person identify what will work best for them instead of telling them what they should do.

Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, short-term solution-focused strategies, client-centered principles, and motivational interviewing to create individualized treatment plans. Vicki treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while offering practical tools to navigate stress, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. She offers supportive guidance for those ready to take steps toward change and greater well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space where the person leads the conversation; it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and mood, often aiding anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vicki works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to address complex concerns and everyday challenges.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and options like live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care across life changes.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Vicki Neal have?

Vicki Neal has 4 years of experience.

Is Vicki Neal a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LISW. License details: OH LISW I.0007572-SUPV.

In which languages does Vicki Neal provide therapy?

Vicki Neal provides therapy in English.

Where is Vicki Neal located?

Vicki Neal is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Vicki Neal as my therapist?

You can work with Vicki Neal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vicki Neal work with international clients?

Vicki Neal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vicki Neal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

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