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Victoria Bartholomew, LCSW

Practical, goal-focused therapy for life challenges

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About Victoria

Victoria Bartholomew is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier in day-to-day life. Victoria creates a direct, supportive space where people can say what they need to say and try out new ways of coping.

She uses straightforward therapy methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work to break problems into manageable pieces.

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How Victoria works

Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes that build confidence. Victoria also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help with intense emotions and from trauma-focused approaches when past harms affect current life. Her background includes six years of clinical practice and licensure as an LCSW in multiple states, with current practice based in Kansas.

She draws on that experience to help people set clear goals and track real progress. The focus is on goals that matter to each person, whether that means improving self-esteem, navigating family or parenting challenges, or coping with work stress. Victoria favors collaborative work.

She helps people decide which strategies to try and adjusts plans as needs change. She encourages steady effort and celebrates small gains along the way. People who come to Victoria can expect practical tools, calm coaching, and direct feedback.

Therapy sessions are aimed at creating clearer choices and more workable routines for everyday life.

Victoria lists 5 ways of working on the entry:

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What Victoria works with

The areas below are the ones Victoria selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW
Years in practice 6
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Kansas

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Online support options

Using practical therapy approaches online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors to change how things feel. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and managing strong reactions in relationships. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks directly at how past hurts affect present life and uses targeted strategies to reduce their hold.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and change course if something isn't working. Clients are part of deciding what techniques to use and how fast to move forward.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face without travel time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or continuing work between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.

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Common questions

What concerns does Victoria address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
Victoria has six years of professional clinical experience working with a range of common life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LCSW and is based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported and do you accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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