Vladimira Lumley, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and recovery
- LMFT with 23 years
- Speaks English and Czech
- Offers online sessions
About Vladimira Lumley
Vladimira Lumley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing from California with 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She holds active licenses in both California and Colorado (CA LMFT 34732, CO LMFT 1290) and brings a respectful, compassionate presence to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and eclectic, combining evidence-based methods with a human-centered stance to meet each person where they are. Vladimira integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with attachment-aware and client-centered work, drawing on elements from emotionally focused and relational approaches when helpful. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with clients to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals.
Vladimira emphasizes practical tools and emotional understanding that support lasting change. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater fulfillment and resilience and offers supportive guidance aimed at empowerment, improved relationships, and better coping with life transitions and losses.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and eclectic, combining evidence-based methods with a human-centered stance to meet each person where they are. Vladimira integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with attachment-aware and client-centered work, drawing on elements from emotionally focused and relational approaches when helpful. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with clients to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals.
Vladimira emphasizes practical tools and emotional understanding that support lasting change. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater fulfillment and resilience and offers supportive guidance aimed at empowerment, improved relationships, and better coping with life transitions and losses.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vladimira Lumley have?
Vladimira Lumley has 23 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Vladimira Lumley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and holds licenses in Colorado and California. License numbers are CO LMFT 1290 and CA LMFT 34732.
In which languages does Vladimira Lumley provide therapy?
Vladimira provides therapy in English and Czech.
Where is Vladimira Lumley located?
Vladimira Lumley is located in California.
How can I work with Vladimira Lumley as my therapist?
You can work with Vladimira Lumley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vladimira Lumley work with international clients?
Yes. Vladimira Lumley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vladimira Lumley 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 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.
Integrating Relational Approaches with Online Care
Vladimira Lumley draws on approaches that emphasize relationships and practical skills to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand patterns in close relationships and heal wounds related to abandonment or attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, encouraging self-awareness and personal growth while validating each person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Vladimira collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy with Vladimira offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions or travel, and access care across distances while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to each client's life.