Vicki Alexander Hess , LCSW

Vicki Alexander Hess is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and provides executive and professional coaching to those navigating workplace and leadership challenges.

Vicki approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative process, adapting interventions and the pace of work to what feels most useful for the individual. Vicki recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and honors the steps people take to seek support and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vicki Alexander Hess draws on established, practical approaches to help people navigate stress, trauma, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people develop more balanced thinking and actionable coping skills for issues like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation in day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and strengthening readiness for change, often useful when someone is considering shifts in habits, career direction, or recovery goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vicki works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or written conversations are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other obligations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.