- Thoughts and habits
- Practical coping skills
- Warm collaborative care
About Victoria
Victoria Haltom is a licensed Master of Social Work who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with individuals facing changes in parenting, career, health, or daily habits. Victoria focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better, and she aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership to address those problems.
She trained at the University of Southern California and has been practicing in Michigan since 2015. Before clinical work she supported older adults with case management in a senior independent living setting. That background informs her awareness of caregiving, aging, and chronic illness concerns.
Her style draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and intimacy challenges. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for each person’s experience.
In sessions she may teach practical coping skills like breathing and relaxation exercises, problem-solving steps, and ways to improve communication. She also addresses hard problems such as trauma, addiction, and compassion fatigue through skill-building and steady support.
Victoria describes therapy as a collaborative process. She invites people to talk through what is not working and to try small, realistic changes. The goal is clearer thinking, healthier habits, and a more manageable daily life.
She trained at the University of Southern California and has been practicing in Michigan since 2015. Before clinical work she supported older adults with case management in a senior independent living setting. That background informs her awareness of caregiving, aging, and chronic illness concerns.
Her style draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and intimacy challenges. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for each person’s experience.
In sessions she may teach practical coping skills like breathing and relaxation exercises, problem-solving steps, and ways to improve communication. She also addresses hard problems such as trauma, addiction, and compassion fatigue through skill-building and steady support.
Victoria describes therapy as a collaborative process. She invites people to talk through what is not working and to try small, realistic changes. The goal is clearer thinking, healthier habits, and a more manageable daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Victoria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try small behavior changes that ease anxiety, depression, or problematic habits. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect intimacy and communication. Client-centered techniques are woven in so sessions focus on the client’s priorities and pace.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. That may mean testing a few techniques, adjusting focus over time, and using practical exercises between sessions to reinforce progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Ask whether scheduling aligns with your routine and whether shorter check-ins or longer sessions will work better for you. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, try skills in real time, and continue consistent support when life becomes hectic. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to suit remote sessions while focusing on clear goals and usable strategies.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, caregiver stress, sleeping and eating problems, and many life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening to help change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has twelve years of overall experience and has provided individual and couples therapy in outpatient and telecounseling settings since 2015.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is an LMSW licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.