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Victoria Lichtman

Victoria Lichtman, LCSW

Wisconsin

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LCSW - Stress and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life purpose
  • CBT techniques

About Victoria

Victoria Lichtman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, self-esteem problems, career questions, and life changes. Victoria also lists life purpose among her focus areas and helps people who feel stuck or unsure about what comes next.

She draws on prior work in humanitarian and human rights settings, including experience with immigrants and justice-involved individuals. That background informs how she thinks about culture, values, and the practical barriers people face. Victoria often supports people coping with caregiving strain, grief, chronic stress, or the fallout of separation and infidelity.

Victoria uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She emphasizes learning skills for emotional regulation so clients can better manage stress and remain steady during change. Sessions are collaborative and conversational, with practical steps worked into everyday life.

Her style is humanistic and focused on meaning making. Victoria often invites clients to look at the stories they tell about themselves and to test new ways of thinking and acting. She talks through tangible coping strategies and addresses patterns that interfere with relationships and work.

People who come to Victoria typically want clear tools and reflective conversation about what matters to them. She guides thinking about values and purpose without promising specific outcomes. To proceed a client selects the online therapy options button and completes a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and online work

Victoria frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques, which involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different behaviors. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that block progress.

She also emphasizes emotional regulation skills. That means learning ways to notice intense feelings, calm the body, and respond in ways that keep relationships and work on track. These skills are useful when stress or life changes feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Victoria will discuss what methods fit a person's goals and daily life and adjust techniques as needed. That decision is collaborative and based on what a client wants to try and what feels practical.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Remote sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, or connect without being on camera for the whole visit. Licensed professionals can adapt the pacing and tools to suit each person's routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Victoria works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes including midlife shifts and separation.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses conversational, skills-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques to test beliefs and change behaviors. The goal is practical coping and clearer next steps rather than quick fixes.

What is her background and experience?

Victoria has three years of clinical experience and prior work in humanitarian and human rights non-profits in the US and overseas.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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