Vikki Gardner , LPC, LPCC

Vikki Gardner is a licensed counselor with 23 years of professional experience, licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, and she also addresses related concerns such as postpartum depression, dissociation, family of origin issues, and challenges faced by young adults.

Gardner uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping skills, strengthen communication, and process difficult experiences. She approaches each person from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be built on to overcome obstacles. Vikki supports clients through periods of change such as divorce and separation and helps those dealing with mood disorders, self-harm risks, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting professional licensure in counseling. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Gardner affirms that first step while helping clients set goals and find practical ways to move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Vikki Gardner applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are explained in accessible, practical ways. One strand of her work focuses on skills-based interventions to manage stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms - teaching concrete coping strategies, emotion regulation tools, and problem-solving methods that can reduce day-to-day distress. Another area emphasizes trauma-focused support for those affected by abuse, post-traumatic stress, or dissociation - helping clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable and rebuild a sense of safety and stability. She also works on interpersonal and communication strategies to address relationship challenges, improve connection, and resolve recurring patterns that cause conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vikki collaborates with each person to identify goals, assess what techniques fit best, and adjust the plan over time based on the client’s needs, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographical limits. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, choose the format that feels most comfortable, and access licensed professionals from different settings while working toward meaningful changes.