- CBT
- DBT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Victoria
Victoria Okai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and depressive symptoms. Victoria also addresses intimacy concerns, communication problems, immigration-related stress, and questions about life purpose.
She trained in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. Much of her work has been in crisis counseling across hospitals, community service boards, residential programs, and outpatient clinics. That background means she is familiar with acute stress and high-pressure situations.
In sessions she draws on Client-Centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques. That mix shapes short-term skill work and practical problem solving, as well as deeper conversations about values and relationships. Conversations are arranged to focus on what the client needs most at the moment.
Victoria works with individuals on issues such as repairing trust after infidelity, reducing social anxiety, and rebuilding self-love. She also supports people dealing with isolation, multicultural concerns, and self-harm thoughts by using clear, evidence-based tools and safety-focused planning when needed.
Her prior roles in both public and private settings give experience across many care contexts. People who are feeling stuck after a life change often seek her out to talk through next steps and to practice new ways of handling difficult situations.
How Victoria integrates therapy approaches in online work
Victoria commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills when working with people online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and responding to what matters most to the client, which helps clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for relationship and self-regulation concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Victoria collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She will talk about options, try approaches in session, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful in practice.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit brief check-ins or longer conversations into a busy week. They also allow people to connect from wherever they are located and can reduce travel time, making regular sessions simpler to maintain.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Victoria works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life purpose questions, among other concerns.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses Client-Centered methods combined with CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to focus on practical steps and values-based conversation.
What is her background in clinical work?
She has 14 years of professional experience, including roles in hospitals, community service boards, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics, often working as a crisis counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and completed a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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.