- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based techniques
- CBT methods
About Vladimira
Vladimira Lumley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 23 years of experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses career strain and coping with life changes.
Her sessions are direct and interactive. She listens for patterns in feelings and behavior and helps people name the emotions that drive those patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches she uses to work with strong emotions and attachment-related issues.
Vladimira blends several approaches in session. She draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to follow what a person brings, and uses cognitive behavioral tools when it helps to change thinking and behavior. Imago relationship techniques and Jungian perspectives appear in her way of reflecting on relationship dynamics and personal meaning.
She has long experience helping people who have lived through trauma, abuse, or major life stressors. That work often includes addressing dissociation, codependency, and challenges around commitment or control. She also supports people facing chronic illness, cancer, or aging-related concerns.
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps. People can expect a mix of exploring emotions, practicing different ways of responding, and deciding on small, doable changes between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Vladimira uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong feelings that keep patterns in place. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment needs, which can help with relationship pain and difficult emotional responses. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early bonds shape current reactions and closeness, useful for people noticing repeated relationship patterns.Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work, meaning sessions follow what the person brings and emphasize clear, respectful listening. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she and the client decide together which methods fit the goals and what to try next.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the listing does not specify formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce bandwidth needs if video is not required. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday commitments.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado
Languages
English, Czech
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus career and life-change challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, combining listening with steps to change feelings and behavior using approaches like EFT and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Colorado and California and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Czech.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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