Virginia Dickinson , LCSW, CSW

Virginia Dickinson is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a broad, nontraditional background to her counseling practice. She holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Certified Social Worker), along with certificates in marriage and family therapy and grief counseling. Her professional path has included roles in counseling, education, the arts, and management, and that variety informs a flexible, practical approach to supporting clients.

Her counseling style is described as supportive and interactive, emphasizing collaboration and respect for each person's strengths. She integrates humanistic principles with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and ecopsychology to help people discover workable solutions and build on existing skills. That blend aims to make therapy both grounded and adaptable to real-life challenges.

Virginia believes that many people already possess the inner resources needed to solve problems, and that therapy can provide the guidance and encouragement required to access those resources. She acknowledges the insight and courage involved in seeking change and offers steady support for clients working toward a more balanced and satisfying life.

Practical approaches for online therapy and care

Virginia uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s goals and values guide the work - this approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions by centering the person’s own strengths. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy is another strand she uses, teaching simple attention and acceptance practices that can ease stress, improve sleep, and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Virginia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to try techniques, adjust strategies, and prioritize what feels most useful.

Online therapy in her practice can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home, during a break at work, or while traveling, helping therapy fit into a busy life.