Vickie Frizzell Pratt

Experienced Nebraska therapist focused on practical change

LIMHP Nebraska

Experience: 29 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, American Sign Language

About Vickie

Vickie Frizzell Pratt is a licensed mental health practitioner in Nebraska with 29 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on understanding each client's individual story and applies evidence-informed methods to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and bipolar mood challenges.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes empathy and respect while helping clients develop practical strategies for coping and growth. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, Vickie combines client-centered listening with techniques aimed at shifting unhelpful thoughts and emotions.

She also integrates trauma-focused tools and mindfulness practices when relevant, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals that emerge in therapy. Throughout her career she has supported people navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, workplace stress, health-related issues, and complex emotional responses.

Vickie works in English and American Sign Language and maintains an inclusive stance toward diverse identities and life circumstances. Her practice supports clients seeking to strengthen resilience, improve communication and build healthier coping skills through collaborative, individualized care.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Vickie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; these methods are often applied to issues like anxiety, depression, and stress to develop concrete coping skills. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and meeting the person where they are to build trust and clarify goals. When trauma is a focus, elements of trauma-informed care such as EMDR-informed strategies and mindfulness practices may be incorporated to support processing and regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Vickie works with clients to evaluate which methods fit their priorities, symptoms, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as new needs emerge. This partnership helps ensure that therapy stays focused on meaningful progress rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Vickie can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility around work, caregiving, and geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic tools and support in ways that fit a client's daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Vickie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and depression, as well as a range of related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and attachment concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered listening with active, skills-oriented techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients identify and change unhelpful patterns.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She brings 29 years of clinical practice to her work, drawing on extensive training in multiple approaches to support people through complex emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LIMHP with license detail NE LIMHP 25 and practices in Nebraska.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are available in English and American Sign Language. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Vickie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English, American Sign Language