Vicki Neal

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LISW Ohio

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Vicki

Vicki Neal is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who focuses on supporting adults coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She brings a collaborative, respectful stance to therapy and aims to help clients identify practical strategies that align with their values and day-to-day realities. Her background includes work with a wide range of issues such as parenting, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to aging, caregiving, and blended families.

Vicki uses evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and client-centered principles to help clients clarify goals and build skills. Her style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing sensitivity and empowerment rather than directive instruction.

Clients and therapists create individualized plans that reflect each person’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances. She offers services in English and conducts sessions using multiple online formats to increase convenience for people living in Ohio.

How Vicki’s Approaches Work Online

Vicki integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment strategies in ways that translate well to remote care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with life transitions, grief, and persistent stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment remains relevant and useful. The therapist and client set goals together and monitor progress to ensure the plan meets changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support without requiring in-person visits, which can be especially helpful during major life changes or periods of high stress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can I bring to therapy with Vicki?

Vicki works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, and related challenges such as caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered principles, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop practical skills and clarify values.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker and applies that background to support clients facing diverse life stresses and emotional concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with license details OH LISW I.0007572-SUPV.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted, and services are provided to individuals located in Ohio.

Which session formats are offered for online therapy?

Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 attacks PhobiasPrejudice 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