- Client-centered
- CBT techniques
- Sleep and rest
About Vicki
Vicki Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of clinical experience. She takes a warm, client-centered approach and listens first to understand each person's story. Many clients come to her with sleep and rest problems alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Vicki draws on ideas from Jungian thought and Adlerian perspectives while working in a Rogerian, client-centered way. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when they fit the issue. Her aim is to match the approach to the person rather than force a single method.
Her background includes work in private practice and addictions treatment programs. Over two decades she has supported people with concerns ranging from simple situational problems to complex, long-standing struggles. She has experience helping people cope with medical and caregiving challenges as well as chronic pain and illness.
In sessions she focuses on listening, identifying practical steps, and helping people try strategies that can improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. She pays attention to both thoughts and behaviors while also exploring deeper themes when useful. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning.
Vicki aims to hold each person's best interest in mind and heart as they work toward clearer routines, better rest, and improved day-to-day coping. She welcomes questions about the process and encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.
Therapeutic approaches and online care options
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story, and this often helps identify what needs to change or be understood. This approach is useful for sleep problems tied to stress, grief, or major life shifts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to improve sleep patterns, reduce anxiety, and shift unhelpful thinking. Clients often try short experiments between sessions to see what helps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will help assess goals, symptoms, and personal preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is tracked together.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support ongoing work on sleep routines, mindfulness practice, and CBT homework while keeping therapy manageable around daily responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, addictions, trauma, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered with listening first. She blends practical techniques with exploration of deeper themes when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working in private practice and addictions treatment programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.