Vicki Farley

Vicki Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career questions, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions also cover aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness, caregiving stress, cancer, and end-of-life concerns.

Her background includes work in private practice and addictions treatment settings. She has seen clients across the lifespan, from teens to older adults, and has helped with both straightforward problems and complex situations that need careful thought. Some people have sought her help while adjusting to medical issues affecting them or a loved one.

Vicki draws on Client-Centered Therapy as the base of her style, with influences from Jungian and Adlerian ideas. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques when they fit a person's concerns, and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness approaches as needed. She starts by listening to each person's story and then shapes work around their needs and goals.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps and thoughtful conversation. That can include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying new coping skills, and using grounding or mindfulness exercises for anxiety or grief. For people dealing with addiction or caregiver stress, she mixes problem-solving with motivational strategies.

Vicki aims to help people who feel stuck or unsure what comes next. She helps clients clarify next steps, cope with change, and build everyday skills to manage symptoms and stress.

How her approaches translate to online work

Vicki commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters to them. It is useful when someone needs space to tell their story and clarify values. CBT looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are required. DBT offers concrete tools for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship strain, addiction triggers, or overwhelming stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will compare different methods with the client and adapt based on goals, preferences, and what shows early benefit. That means sessions can shift focus over time as priorities change.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue work while coping with health challenges or caregiving responsibilities.