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Victoria Minick

Caring support for anxiety and life transitions

LMHC New York

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Victoria

Victoria Minick is a New York licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She brings a compassionate, client-centered sensibility to work with LGBT clients and to issues around sexuality, body image, and women's concerns.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes respectful listening and collaboration to support clients as they navigate emotional challenges and workplace stressors. Using a mix of evidence-informed approaches, Victoria helps clients strengthen communication, reduce social anxiety and phobic reactions, and cultivate greater self-love.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-oriented and emotion-focused methods to tailor interventions to each person’s goals. With seven years of clinical experience as an LMHC, she integrates practical skill-building and reflective exploration to promote meaningful change over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Victoria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is especially useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and social fears. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and respond differently to difficult feelings. These approaches offer concrete skills and perspectives that can be practiced between sessions to support everyday coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then adapts methods accordingly so that interventions feel relevant and manageable. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the focus of work as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care from home or work and to integrate therapeutic exercises into daily life while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does she commonly address?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes, as well as concerns related to LGBT issues, body image, sexuality, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending client-centered listening with practical skill-building to help clients reach their personal goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of mood and interpersonal concerns in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Victoria is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 012584 and practices from New York.
In which languages can someone work with her?
She sees clients in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging according to availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsMood disordersSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English