Mental Health Counseling

Vicki is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of clinical experience.

I understand that facing life’s challenges can be tough and having a partner in making change is often critical to our well-being and success. This partnership is the focus of my work with clients. We can explore your current challenges and areas of potential growth, leading us toward developing a plan to help you move forward.

- Vicki Hart

 

Approaches

  • Individual Therapy

  • Solution Focused

  • Strengths Based

  • Supportive

Focus Areas
  • Anxiety & depression

  • Stress & caregiver fatigue

  • Anger management

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Self esteem

  • Codependency

  • Grief & loss

  • Support for suicide loss survivors

Clinical Modalities 

Trauma-Focused
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Years of Clinical Experience

26

Licenses

California - LCSW 14354

New Mexico - X12380

Provides online therapy in CA and NM

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  • "Vicki has been such a huge help for me."

    She truly listens, and lets me speak freely, without judgment. She is so compassionate and kind, but also finds a way to help me see what I need to improve on, without making me feel bad. I am so happy to have connected with her.

  • "Vicki Hart is a great listener."

    She hears what I’m saying and then helps me figure out how to deal with difficult situations or problems. I always feel like she understands me and how I feel and responds accordingly. Furthermore, she reads up on topics to be able to help me better and celebrates with me when something positive happens. Overall, I am very happy with her as my therapist.

  • "Vicki Hart is the best therapist I've ever encountered."

    With her knowledgeable and kind guidance I have experienced tremendous personal growth in areas that have been holding me back for decades. I highly recommend Vicki.

Vicki Hart is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), executive coach & management consultant.

She began her career in the Neuropsychology Department at Baylor College of Medicine where she conducted cognitive tests for patients with memory impairments.

Over the next 15 years, she held progressively responsible clinical & management positions in medical research centers, hospitals & community settings, working with individuals & families. Vicki focused on managing stress, relaxation techniques & coping with aging parents, as well as caregiver stress, grief & loss.

She taught Stress Management for 8 years & has specialized training in palliative care, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing & support for suicide loss survivors.

Vicki’s cross-cultural experience includes living & working in Japan, Singapore & Germany for 7 years. Along the way, she had the opportunity to establish & provide counseling services to help military personnel & their families living on Army bases overseas, focusing on stress & PTSD.

While living in Singapore, Vicki provided community education, counseling & post-hospitalization aftercare to support the social & emotional well-being of individuals & families.

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