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Vicki Alexander Hess, LCSW

Compassionate California LCSW for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Executive and professional coaching

About Vicki Alexander Hess

Vicki Alexander Hess is a licensed California clinician with five years of professional experience who focuses on supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, and executive and professional coaching. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients address immediate challenges and work toward longer-term goals.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Vicki emphasizes collaboration and adapts her style to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each client. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and she recognizes and affirms that commitment to beginning the work.

Vicki creates a supportive environment where clients can explore concerns, develop coping skills, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vicki Alexander Hess have?

Vicki Alexander Hess has five years of professional experience.

Is Vicki Alexander Hess a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 82877.

In which languages does Vicki Alexander Hess provide therapy?

Vicki Alexander Hess provides therapy in English.

Where is Vicki Alexander Hess located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Vicki Alexander Hess as my therapist?

You can work with Vicki Alexander Hess through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vicki Alexander Hess work with international clients?

Vicki Alexander Hess does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vicki Alexander Hess cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vicki Alexander Hess draws on approaches designed to build skills and foster insight in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and mood concerns and emphasizes practical tools clients can apply between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult feelings, which can help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, making it useful for coaching around career shifts, addictions, or lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vicki works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods so clients receive the best fit for their situation.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, accessible support while adapting session structure to what works best for each client.

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