Virginia Dickinson, LCSW, CSW
Supportive LCSW guiding meaningful life changes
- Supportive collaborative care
- CBT and solution-focused
- Grief and relationship support
About Virginia Dickinson
Virginia Dickinson is a licensed clinical social worker who combines formal training with a varied professional background in counseling, education, the arts, and management. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW is a social work credential indicating clinical training - and has earned certificates in marriage and family therapy and grief counseling. Her counseling style is described as supportive and interactive, grounded in humanistic ideas that emphasize the client as the expert in their own life. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies alongside ecopsychology perspectives to help clients notice patterns, identify small practical steps, and build on existing strengths.
Virginia believes that recognizing a need for change takes insight, and reaching out for help takes courage. She offers guidance and collaborative support so clients can move toward a more balanced and satisfying life. Her approach aims to clarify goals, strengthen coping skills, and create actionable plans that fit each person's circumstances, with an emphasis on respect, validation, and practical problem solving.
Virginia believes that recognizing a need for change takes insight, and reaching out for help takes courage. She offers guidance and collaborative support so clients can move toward a more balanced and satisfying life. Her approach aims to clarify goals, strengthen coping skills, and create actionable plans that fit each person's circumstances, with an emphasis on respect, validation, and practical problem solving.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Virginia Dickinson have?
Virginia Dickinson has 9 years of experience.
Is Virginia Dickinson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Virginia Dickinson holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details: CO LCSW CSW.09926812, WI LCSW 4212-123.
In which languages does Virginia Dickinson provide therapy?
Virginia Dickinson provides therapy in English.
Where is Virginia Dickinson located?
Virginia Dickinson is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Virginia Dickinson as my therapist?
You can work with Virginia Dickinson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Virginia Dickinson work with international clients?
Virginia Dickinson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Virginia Dickinson 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Access - Online Therapeutic Support
Virginia combines client-centered work with practical, skills-based methods to structure online sessions in a way that meets each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building on a person's own strengths - it helps people explore values, self-esteem, and relationship concerns while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people develop alternative ways of thinking and responding - this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep, stress management, and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Virginia works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit the client's goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as needed. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions and pace the work according to what feels most useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations. These options allow therapists to use the same therapeutic tools as in-person work while creating a format that matches a client's daily life and communication style.
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