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Virginia Dickinson

Virginia Dickinson, LCSW, CSW

Colorado

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness practices

About Virginia

Virginia Dickinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience based in Colorado. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting challenges, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

Her background blends counseling, education, the arts, and management. She uses a practical, interactive style that asks questions, reflects what’s happening, and helps people try different ways of coping. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map out patterns and small behavior changes.

Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy also appear in her work. Mindfulness helps people notice reactions like irritation or simmering resentment before they escalate. Solution-Focused techniques focus on concrete next steps and what can be done differently right away.

Virginia describes her role as a guide who supports people as they sort out problems they already have some sense how to address. She favors clear communication, practical exercises, and brief experiments between sessions. Those who want to manage anger, rebuild trust, or handle stress at home or work will find a straightforward approach.

Practical matters are handled simply: fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.

How her approaches translate to online work

Virginia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can talk through what matters most. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings such as anger, grief, or frustration without being judged. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical steps to change reactions and reduce unhelpful cycles.

She also brings mindfulness into the work by teaching short practices to notice physical and emotional cues before they escalate. These approaches are used collaboratively. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on current goals, stressors, and what feels manageable.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow someone to use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when helpful. Finding the right mix of approaches and scheduling is part of the first few sessions and adjusted over time to match the person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, anger, parenting, addictions, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is supportive and interactive, using questions, reflection, and practical exercises to help people try new responses.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working across counseling, education, the arts, and management.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Colorado.

Does she work in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.

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