- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness skills
About Victoria
Victoria Haltom is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and related concerns such as trauma, addiction, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Victoria uses practical, experience-based methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors. She also uses attachment-based concepts to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are included when they help manage strong emotions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and several years providing outpatient therapy and telecounseling since 2015. Before clinical work she provided case management in a senior independent living setting and helped older adults access community resources.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable goals. Victoria works on communication skills, coping strategies for stress, and concrete steps to reduce avoidance or fear. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing distress and what can be changed. She will work with each person to try different approaches until a useful mix of tools and strategies emerges. The emphasis is on practical change rather than abstract theory.
How her approaches translate to online work
Victoria uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce anxiety. CBT is often useful for social anxiety, phobias, sleep troubles, and low mood because it focuses on practical exercises and measurable steps.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and close relationships influence current fears and relationship patterns. That approach can help when anxiety or avoidance shows up in interactions with others. A third strand often used is client-centered work, which focuses on the person’s goals and preferences and keeps sessions guided by what matters most to them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Victoria will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their situation and goals, and adjust as needed. This means approaches can evolve based on what helps in practice.
If you want online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people choose whether to use video or phone depending on what feels most practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as sleep or eating problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and adaptable, using clear steps and skills practice rather than long theoretical talks.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience, with outpatient therapy and telecounseling work since 2015.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.