Vicki Farley, LPC
Alabama · 20 years in practice
Vicki Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Alabama
- LPC00623 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1881278794 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Vicki
Vicki Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience. She uses a warm, client-centered style and pays close attention to each person’s story. She listens first and helps people find practical ways forward.
Her work draws on Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols alongside client-centered, person-focused care. She also brings techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy when thoughts and behaviors are a clear focus. Sessions are shaped to fit the needs of the person in front of her rather than a fixed formula.
Background and approach
Vicki has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting struggles, and major life changes. She has also worked with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, cancer, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
Her background includes work in independent practice and addiction treatment programs. She has helped people whose problems were straightforward as well as those with complex, layered needs. She believes listening well is the essential first step in healing.
People who choose Vicki can expect a calm, respectful approach that blends exploration and practical skills. She aims to walk alongside clients as they identify goals and try out new ways of coping and relating.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vicki lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
Approaches Vicki names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Jungian ideas and practical therapies work online
Jungian-informed work looks at personal stories, dreams, and symbols to help a person find meaning and direction. This approach can support people facing grief, life transitions, or questions about identity by helping them reflect on patterns and deeper themes.Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. A therapist listens closely, offers empathy, and follows the person's lead while helping them clarify goals and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy, used when helpful, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small practical changes to improve mood and behavior.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize exploration, practical skills, or a mix of both.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it possible to fit therapy into busy lives. Video lets people see nonverbal cues, phone calls work with lower bandwidth, live chat or text can be shorter check-ins or ongoing support, and these options allow for flexible scheduling and easier access across distances.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Vicki works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting worries, addictions, trauma and many life transitions. She also addresses sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered with careful listening first. She combines exploration of meaning with practical strategies when appropriate.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of practice experience, including work in independent practice and addiction treatment programs.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Alabama and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
What languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Vicki offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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