Vickie Lucero, LPC
Experienced Colorado LPC and addiction counselor
- Trauma and addiction support
- Anxiety and mood work
- Flexible online sessions
About Vickie Lucero
Vickie Lucero is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a licensed addiction counselor practicing in Colorado. She has maintained her LPC credential since 2011 and brings a long history of work in behavioral health dating back to 1996, with experience across settings such as the Department of Human Services, community mental health programs, inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment centers, and nonprofit health clinics.
Vickie approaches therapy with an eclectic, client-focused style that adapts to each person’s unique needs and life story. She routinely draws on evidence-based methods when they fit the situation, including components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so clients can address immediate concerns while building long-term skills.
Her clinical experience covers a broad range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, and substance use. Vickie works to tailor the therapeutic plan to each individual’s goals, strengths, and circumstances, helping clients move toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and healthier patterns of living.
Vickie welcomes the opportunity to learn about each person she meets and to support them in working toward their goals with a thoughtful, adaptive approach to care.
Vickie approaches therapy with an eclectic, client-focused style that adapts to each person’s unique needs and life story. She routinely draws on evidence-based methods when they fit the situation, including components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so clients can address immediate concerns while building long-term skills.
Her clinical experience covers a broad range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, and substance use. Vickie works to tailor the therapeutic plan to each individual’s goals, strengths, and circumstances, helping clients move toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and healthier patterns of living.
Vickie welcomes the opportunity to learn about each person she meets and to support them in working toward their goals with a thoughtful, adaptive approach to care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vickie Lucero have?
Vickie Lucero has 16 years of experience.
Is Vickie Lucero a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LPC. License details: CO LPC 0005987.
In which languages does Vickie Lucero provide therapy?
English
Where is Vickie Lucero located?
Colorado
How can I work with Vickie Lucero as my therapist?
You can work with Vickie Lucero through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vickie Lucero work with international clients?
Vickie Lucero does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vickie Lucero 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Support
Vickie frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive relationship that helps clients explore their goals and values. This approach is useful for people seeking empathy-driven guidance and for addressing relationship, self-esteem, and life-transition concerns.She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers concrete tools to change thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress.
Motivational Interviewing is another common element in her work, especially when clients are navigating change related to substance use, habits, or ambivalence about next steps. This method helps enhance motivation and clarify personal reasons for change through a collaborative conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vickie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress is made.
Online therapy with Vickie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or while traveling and allow clients to choose the format that supports their engagement and consistency in treatment.