- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Victoria
Victoria Okai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Victoria trained at Johns Hopkins University, earning a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. Her work history includes hospitals, community service boards, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, and crisis counseling roles. This mix of settings shaped a practical approach to urgent and ongoing problems.
In sessions she uses straightforward, skills-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address anxious thinking and overwhelm. She also draws on Client-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify strengths and set small, achievable goals. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change next.
She often helps people talk through communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, trust and infidelity issues, and parenting stresses. Victoria also supports people facing immigration-related stresses, multicultural concerns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. When safety or self-harm arises she addresses those concerns directly and practically.
Her approach is collaborative: she works with each person to choose techniques that fit their situation and daily life. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy invites the therapist to listen closely and follow the person's lead, so sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on building clear goals. It helps when someone needs space to talk and have their concerns reflected back in simple terms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. It is useful for managing anxiety, phobias, and stress by breaking problems into specific skills and small behavioral steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal interactions. These techniques can help when strong anxiety or relationship patterns make everyday tasks harder.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that make sense for their situation, and adjust tactics based on what works. That discussion is part of the early sessions rather than a one-time decision.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into daily routines, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and make it easier to maintain continuity while juggling work or family demands.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach drawing on Client-Centered work, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience in the mental health field, including crisis counseling and work in hospitals and clinics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.