Vicki Bedford, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Vicki!

Congratulations on making the decision to improve your mental health! I offer a trauma-focused, client-centered approach to therapy. Our sessions will always be collaborative and you will lead the way.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood, and trauma-related symptoms.

My approach

I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), as well as mindfulness, positive psychology, and other humanistic modalities. Together, we will work on what is challenging or distressing for you and collaboratively find solutions that meet your unique needs.

My communication style

You can expect clear, non-judgmental communication and a welcoming and supportive environment when we work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have lived with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction; I bring these experiences into my therapy practice as a way to facilitate understanding and throw out any judgment.

My goals for you

My goals for you include gaining insight, building self-esteem, improving clarity in decision-making, and bringing the “real” you into focus. Your goals will likely grow and change, evolving as we walk this path together.

Our first session

I’ll bring a map, but you will always be driving the bus.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

Addiction

Relapse Prevention

+ 2 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Transgender

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 19 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from Adelphi University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Vicki Bedford