- CBT elements
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Vickie
Vickie Lucero is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 16 years as an LPC and more than two decades working in behavioral health roles. She has experience in community mental health, the Department of Human Services, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, and nonprofit clinical settings. Vickie lists stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, parenting issues, and related concerns among her focus areas.
Her style is practical and flexible. She uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. Vickie blends elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused work, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices depending on what someone needs in the moment.
In sessions she helps people name what is happening and then try concrete steps to change how they think and behave. That can include short exercises, goal-setting, and practice between meetings. She also brings experience addressing substance use and the effects of trauma on daily life.
Vickie supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career stress, and reactions to major life change. She also lists work with ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and forgiveness-related issues.
Her background means she can draw on work in many settings when a problem crosses clinical and practical boundaries. If someone wants a clear, action-oriented plan for handling anger, frustration, or persistent worry, she aims to help set and test small, realistic steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people feel understood and then decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Vickie will collaborate with a client to test approaches, adjust techniques, and choose what fits their goals and preferences. That means trying small behavioral experiments, checking what helps, and shifting course when needed.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it easier to keep appointments without travel. A clear plan and agreed goals make online work productive in the same way as in-person care when the logistics match the client’s life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
Vickie works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes an eclectic, practical approach and draws from Client-Centered methods, CBT, Solution-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness depending on needs.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011 and has worked in mental health roles since 1996, giving her many years of clinical and program experience.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado as noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.