Vicki Bauer , LMHC

Vicki Bauer is a licensed mental health professional and behavior analyst who brings 34 years of experience supporting individuals and families in Florida. She is an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflects training in assessment, therapy, and family supports. Her work has focused on parents and families of people with intellectual and developmental differences, including autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD, OCD, and related behavioral challenges.

Vicki offers behavioral counseling for affected individuals alongside coaching and support for parents, siblings, and other family members who cope with the day-to-day stressors of caregiving. She helps families address the ripple effects that special needs can create, such as depression, anxiety, strained relationships, and ongoing conflict, while also teaching skills that promote greater stability and independence for the person with disabilities.

Her therapeutic style is warm and compassionate, blending cognitive methods, applied behavior strategies, and practical life-skills training to meet concrete goals. Whether working on behavior management, communication within the family, coping with grief or transitions, or building routines that improve everyday functioning, she partners with families to improve quality of life and build sustainable supports. Vicki aims to help each family member find more balance, resilience, and confidence as they navigate complex challenges together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vicki draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to inform her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens and supports the client to explore values, goals, and feelings; this approach is useful for building confidence, improving communication, and navigating family or identity concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skills training, making it effective for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Vicki works with each person and family to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and goal-driven.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to stay connected across distances. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent coaching, problem-solving, and skill-building in ways that match clients' routines and communication styles.