- Goal focused
- Evidence informed
- Collaborative
About Vickie
Vickie Lucero is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with sixteen years as an LPC and more than two decades working in mental health roles. She has experience in settings such as the Department of Human Services, community mental health, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment centers, and nonprofit health clinics. Vickie presents herself in a direct, practical way and aims to help people move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
Her style is adaptable. She draws on several approaches rather than one single method. In sessions she listens first, then suggests techniques that match a person’s situation and goals. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, doable steps.
Vickie often uses elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based methods. These tools are applied to issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, anger, and stress. She also addresses concerns tied to identity and relationship struggles.
She has worked across many parts of the behavioral health system, including public agencies and addiction treatment settings. That background informs her practical, problem-solving orientation and comfort in working with complex needs. Vickie emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s unique story.
If you want a therapist who adapts strategies to fit your life, Vickie focuses on helping people set reachable goals and build skills they can use day to day.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice the therapist pays attention to your goals and adjusts the conversation to match your pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills for changing those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try different techniques to see what helps. Together you will shape a plan that fits your needs, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also make shorter check-ins and skill-practice between sessions more convenient. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and how the therapist structures work between meetings to make sure it aligns with your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Vickie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also focuses on topics such as sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is tailored and practical. She listens first, then uses techniques from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods as fit.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in mental health since 1996 and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011, with experience in public agencies, community mental health, addiction treatment centers, and nonprofit clinic settings.
Where is the therapist located and what are credentials?
She practices in Colorado and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, as noted in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the service terms at booking.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.