Vicki Neal, LISW

Vicki Neal is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with four years of clinical experience. As an LISW, she has training and authorization to provide independent social work services, and she brings a compassionate, interactive style to each appointment. Vicki works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, and related challenges. She also addresses issues that arise from aging, blended families, infidelity, isolation, and other complex life situations.

Vicki emphasizes sensitivity to how social and historical forces affect mental health, and she pays particular attention to the needs of clients from LGBT communities and those who have experienced systemic or identity-based stress. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person. She collaborates with clients to create practical, individualized treatment plans rather than prescribing a single solution.

Known for a warm and respectful manner, Vicki aims to help clients identify values, build coping skills, and take steps toward meaningful change. She frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s goals and preferences guide decision making. Vicki is available to support people ready to begin the work of healing and growth, and she encourages those considering therapy to take the first step toward a more manageable life.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Vicki often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a strengths-oriented approach that helps clients clarify personal values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions because it emphasizes values-driven living rather than symptom elimination alone.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients lead the pace and direction of change. This approach helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and greater confidence in decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool in her work, offering practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is especially helpful for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Vicki collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats therapy as a partnership and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Vicki is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to stay connected from different locations. These options provide flexibility for ongoing work, check-ins between sessions, and timely support when life becomes overwhelming.