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Vickie Lucero

Vickie Lucero, LPC

Therapist · Colorado · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate, pragmatic counseling for life transitions

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  • Client-focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical skills

About Vickie

Vickie Lucero is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 16 years of experience as an LPC since 2011 and many more years working in mental health roles. She has worked 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 focuses on helping people manage the problems they bring to therapy.

Her style blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques, along with Motivational Interviewing and elements of mindfulness. Vickie emphasizes tailoring sessions to the individual rather than using a single fixed method.

She has long experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, and substance use concerns. That background comes from working in a range of clinical settings over many years, including addiction treatment programs and community services.

Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with an eye toward skills people can use between meetings. Vickie aims to help clients sort priorities, reduce distress, and build routines that support daily life. She invites people to describe their situation and then works with them to map out useful next steps.

For someone facing major life shifts, stress, or questions about identity and relationships, Vickie offers steady, experienced guidance. She encourages prospective clients to start with a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to see if the fit feels right.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice their experience without getting overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Vickie will talk with each person about what they want to change and try methods that seem like a good fit. If something doesn’t help, she adjusts the plan and works with the person to find alternatives that match their goals and pace.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work on skills between meetings and to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Licensed professionals adapt sessions to suit practical needs like quieter surroundings, less bandwidth, or brief phone check-ins, and Vickie will help determine what works best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Vickie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related topics listed in her specialties.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses an eclectic, client-centered approach and blends methods like CBT, solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to fit each person.

How long has she practiced in mental health?

She has worked in mental health settings since 1996 and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011, giving her sixteen years as an LPC.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LPC credential in Colorado and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

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