My Approach to Helping
Victoria "Vicky" Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) whohas 7 years of experienceproviding services to all ages--children, adolescent, and adults--along with couples and family treatment.Vicky’s clinical background includes the Charlie Norwood VA where she worked with veterans of all ages with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. She then worked for a Community Service Board in Georgia, serving low SES populations and treating severe and persistent mental health issues. Vicky then moved to North Carolina where she has had the opportunity to work with geriatric populations on developmental stage issues, end of life issues, as well as dementia. Vicky completed herBachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Georgia Southern University and hermaster’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Augusta University. Shehas been trained in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), relaxation/mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),and substance abuse treatment.Vicky’s theoretical orientation includes reality and choice therapy. Vicky believes that there are many things in the world we cannot control, however there are many elements we can. We do not choose the conditions that we are born into or born with, however we do have a choice in how we respond to them. Vicky’s priority is to help you understand what you are experiencing and what is causing distress in order to make the changes you are looking for and capable of. Vicky attempts to empower her clients to feel control over their lives and choices to reach their goals. Whatever changes you want to make, Vicky is here to walk that journey with you.