Vicky Burgh-Harris, LCSW

Vicky Burgh-Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) authorized to practice in New York State. As an LCSW she has completed advanced training in clinical social work and is qualified to provide psychotherapy and case management. Her experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting people across a wide range of concerns.

She has helped clients address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, bullying, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and alcohol and substance use issues. Her clinical work emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, drawing on evidence-informed strategies to help clients make meaningful changes in daily life.

Her counseling style is open, honest, and interactive. She partners with each person to develop an individualized plan that outlines treatment goals and the methods best suited to meet them. Her approach integrates solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral strategies alongside a holistic view of the person and their context.

Vicky adapts her methods to each client’s unique needs and preferences, working to identify the most effective path forward. She welcomes the opportunity to support individuals in developing coping skills, improving relationships, and pursuing recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vicky uses several established approaches to help clients identify goals and build practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's own perspective guides the work; it is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and concrete steps toward desired outcomes, which can be especially useful for managing specific problems and making rapid, goal-oriented progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Vicky works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods accordingly so therapy feels practical and relevant. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and where sessions occur. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, engage through live chat, or use text-based messaging to maintain continuity between sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access care from different locations, and try formats that best support each individual’s engagement and progress.