- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Body image and sexuality
About Victoria
Victoria Minick is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the strain of life changes. Her practice also includes support around LGBT issues, body image, sexuality, and workplace concerns.
Victoria uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage difficult emotions. She listens to what matters most and helps clients name and understand painful feelings. Conversations focus on clearer communication, coping skills, and small steps that fit daily life.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in feelings and interaction, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for skills that change how people respond to thoughts and feelings. Solution-Focused and Client-Centered techniques are woven in to keep sessions goal-oriented and person-focused.
She pays attention to how identity and culture shape emotional experience, and she helps people who are exploring sexuality or dealing with body image concerns. Sessions often include direct practice of new ways to speak about needs and to set boundaries at work or in relationships.
People meeting her for the first time can expect clear goals and practical takeaways. Victoria invites straightforward conversation about what clients want from therapy and checks in regularly to adjust the work. If you want to understand strong emotions and change how they affect everyday life, she offers a down-to-earth way to do that.
How Emotion-Focused and Skill-Based Work Translate to Online Sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps track powerful emotions and the interaction patterns tied to them. It supports people who want clearer understanding of how feelings drive reactions in relationships and daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and making value-based choices. It is useful when worry, avoidance, or uncertainty interfere with meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thought patterns and builds concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about progress and adjusting the plan together as work proceeds.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, errands, and family tasks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what scheduling and session length will fit your daily life best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on LGBT concerns, body image, sexuality, and workplace issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Client-Centered methods. Sessions mix emotion-focused exploration with practical skills and goal work.
How long has she been practicing?
Victoria has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.