Vickie Conner , LISW-CP, LCSW, CSW

Vickie Conner is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship struggles, addictions, life transitions, and caregiving concerns in South Carolina. She grounds her work in practical, evidence-informed methods and emphasizes psychological flexibility and small, manageable changes that move clients toward a more meaningful life.

Vickie holds the credentials LISW-CP, LCSW, and CSW - explained plainly as Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Social Worker. She practices from a trauma-informed perspective and centers collaboration and nonjudgmental support, partnering with clients to address issues such as depression, self-esteem, parenting and family dynamics, workplace stress, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Her clinical approach draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness skills woven into sessions to build daily coping tools. Vickie aims to help clients identify practical steps, develop resilience, and apply skills outside of sessions so progress is sustainable. She describes her work as a partnership that honors clients' strengths while guiding them toward clearer purpose and improved well-being.

How Vickie brings ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. In online sessions this can look like identifying meaningful goals, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes that align with a chosen direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing and testing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Through structured conversations and practical exercises, CBT helps clients develop alternative strategies and daily skills to manage symptoms and improve functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple, present-focused practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These skills are often taught in short exercises that clients can use between sessions to increase calm and clarity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Vickie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives. These options allow clients to engage from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals in ways that suit their schedules and communication styles.